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Mucus

Yes, mucus is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 9 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does mucus mean?

noun

  1. protective secretion of the mucus membranes; in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants2 / 3
Scrabble points9
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of mucus

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters MUCUS.

Words you can make from mucus

Unscramble MUCUS for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is mucus a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Mucus 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 mucus worth in Scrabble?

Mucus is worth 9 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does mucus mean?

Mucus means: protective secretion of the mucus membranes; in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium.

Could mucus be a Wordle answer?

Mucus is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.