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Mire

Yes, mire is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 6 points in Scrabble.

What does mire mean?

noun

  1. a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
  2. deep soft mud in water or slush they waded through the slop
  3. a difficulty or embarrassment that is hard to extricate yourself from the country is still trying to climb out of the mire left by its previous president

verb

  1. entrap Our people should not be mired in the past
  2. cause to get stuck as if in a mire The mud mired our cart
  3. be unable to move further The car bogged down in the sand

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for mire

Word facts

Letters4
Vowels / consonants2 / 2
Scrabble points6
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

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Frequently asked questions

Is mire a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Mire is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is mire worth in Scrabble?

Mire is worth 6 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does mire mean?

Mire means: a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot.