MISSION
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is MISSION a Scrabble word?
Yes. MISSION is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (7 letters, 9 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
a group of representatives or delegates
- the organized work of a religious missionary
- a special assignment that is given to a person or group; "a confidential mission to London"; "his charge was deliver a message"
- an operation that is assigned by a higher headquarters; "the planes were on a bombing mission"
- a group of representatives or delegates
- an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
Synonyms
missionary work, charge, commission, military mission, deputation, delegation, delegacy, missionary post, missionary station, foreign mission
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
MISSION scores 9 points before board multipliers.
- M = 3
- I = 1
- S = 1
- S = 1
- I = 1
- O = 1
- N = 1
Letter counts: I×2, M×1, N×1, O×1, S×2
MISSION has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
Similar 7-letter words
Crossword relevance
MISSION is a 7-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 7, starts with M, ends with N, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "MISSION — a group of representatives or delegates" (9 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
MISSION is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is MISSION a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
MISSION (noun): the organized work of a religious missionary. Additional senses: a special assignment that is given to a person or group; "a confidential mission to London"; "his charge was deliver a message"; an operation that is assigned by a higher headquarters; "the planes were on a bombing mission"; a group of representatives or delegates.
In standard Scrabble scoring, MISSION totals 9 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. MISSION relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
MISSION is 7 letters long, begins with M, ends with N, and sorts to the alphagram IIMNOSS. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so MISSION is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 3 vowels, 4 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 7-letter entries, MISSION ranks by raw score (9 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include PIZZAZZ, ZYZZYVA, JAZZBOW, JAZZILY; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, MISSION carries 3 vowels and 4 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on M or N are common study angles; browse words starting with M and words ending with N to rehearse parallel sets.
MISSION is a 7-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 7, starts with M, ends with N, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 7-letter entries like MISSION frequently cross shorter words; knowing that MISSION contains I, M, N, O, S helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as m?????n to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside MISSION include MI, IO, IS — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: M, I, S, O, N. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble mission directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 9 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat MISSION as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "MISSION — a group of representatives or delegates" (9 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is MISSION a valid Scrabble word?
- MISSION is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (7 letters, 9 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is MISSION worth in Scrabble?
- MISSION is worth 9 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: a group of representatives or delegates. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does MISSION mean?
- MISSION (noun): the organized work of a religious missionary. Additional senses: a special assignment that is given to a person or group; "a confidential mission to London"; "his charge was deliver a message"; an operation that is assigned by a higher headquarters; "the planes were on a bombing mission"; a group of representatives or delegates. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of MISSION?
- MISSION scores 9 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 7-letter words.
- Does MISSION have anagrams?
- MISSION has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in MISSION?
- MISSION has 7 letters, starts with M, ends with N, and uses the alphagram IIMNOSS (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find MISSION?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 7-letter results or "contains" patterns that match MISSION. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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