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Word: MOLE

✓ Valid Scrabble Word
M 3 O 1 L 1 E 1
Length 4 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /mˈɒle/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 6 pts
WWF Score 8 pts

📊 Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 2
Unique Letters 4
Top Tile M (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Intermediate
Spelling Pitfalls Has a silent ending "E", which changes the preceding vowel sound but is often forgotten.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of MOLE

noun
  1. A pigmented spot on the skin, a naevus, slightly raised, and sometimes hairy.
noun
  1. Any of several small, burrowing insectivores of the family Talpidae.
  2. Any of the burrowing rodents also called mole rats.
  3. An internal spy, a person who involves himself or herself with an enemy organisation, especially an intelligence or governmental organisation, to determine and betray its secrets from within.
noun
  1. A moll, a bitch, a slut.
noun
  1. A massive structure, usually of stone, used as a pier, breakwater or junction between places separated by water.
  2. A haven or harbour, protected with such a breakwater.
  3. An Ancient Roman mausoleum.
noun
  1. In the International System of Units, the base unit of amount of substance; the amount of substance of a system which contains as many elementary entities (atoms, ions, molecules, etc.) as there are atoms in 0.012 kg of carbon-12. Symbol: mol. The number of atoms is known as Avogadro’s number.
noun
  1. A hemorrhagic mass of tissue in the uterus caused by a dead ovum.
noun
  1. One of several spicy sauces typical of the cuisine of Mexico and neighboring Central America, especially the sauce which contains chocolate and which is used in cooking main dishes, not desserts.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

📜 Word Pattern Notes

While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.

🗣️ Example Sentences

  • "Understanding the exact meaning of "mole" can significantly improve your writing style."
  • "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "mole" in early literature."

💡 Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!

🎯 Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) ✓ Valid 6 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) ✓ Valid 6 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) ✓ Valid 8 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MOLE a valid Scrabble word?
MOLE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is MOLE worth in Scrabble?
In Scrabble, MOLE is worth 6 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 8 points.
How many syllables are in MOLE?
There are 2 syllables in MOLE.

🔗 Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing MOLE:

  • # the mole effect
  • # master of mole
  • # playing with mole
  • # in terms of mole

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Sub-words

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (4 Letters)

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