MO
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is MO a Scrabble word?
Yes. MO is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (2 letters, 4 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
an indefinitely short time; "wait just a moment"; "in a mo"; "it only takes a minute"; "in just a bit"
- a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union
- a polyvalent metallic element that resembles chromium and tungsten in its properties; used to strengthen and harden steel
- an indefinitely short time; "wait just a moment"; "in a mo"; "it only takes a minute"; "in just a bit"
Synonyms
missouri, show me state, mo., molybdenum, atomic number 42, moment, minute, second, bit
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
MO scores 4 points before board multipliers.
- M = 3
- O = 1
Letter counts: M×1, O×1
Anagrams of MO
Similar 2-letter words
Crossword relevance
MO is a 2-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 2, starts with M, ends with O, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "MO — an indefinitely short time; "wait just a moment"; "in a mo"; "it only takes a minute"; "in just a bit"" (4 Scrabble points).
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More words ending with O
Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
MO 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 MO a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
MO (noun): a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union. Additional senses: a polyvalent metallic element that resembles chromium and tungsten in its properties; used to strengthen and harden steel; an indefinitely short time; "wait just a moment"; "in a mo"; "it only takes a minute"; "in just a bit".
In standard Scrabble scoring, MO totals 4 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. MO 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.
MO is 2 letters long, begins with M, ends with O, and sorts to the alphagram MO. There is 1 anagram in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 1 vowel, 1 consonant.
Among 18 tracked 2-letter entries, MO ranks by raw score (4 points). Anagram alternatives include OM — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include XX, FZ, HQ, QH; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, MO carries 1 vowel and 1 consonant. Its vowel-heavy shape often plays cleanly from racks with excess vowels. Hooks on M or O are common study angles; browse words starting with M and words ending with O to rehearse parallel sets.
MO is a 2-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 2, starts with M, ends with O, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 2-letter entries like MO frequently cross shorter words; knowing that MO contains M, O helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as mo to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside MO include MO — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: M, O. 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 mo directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 4 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 MO as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "MO — an indefinitely short time; "wait just a moment"; "in a mo"; "it only takes a minute"; "in just a bit"" (4 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 MO a valid Scrabble word?
- MO is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (2 letters, 4 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 MO worth in Scrabble?
- MO is worth 4 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: an indefinitely short time; "wait just a moment"; "in a mo"; "it only takes a minute"; "in just a bit". See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does MO mean?
- MO (noun): a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union. Additional senses: a polyvalent metallic element that resembles chromium and tungsten in its properties; used to strengthen and harden steel; an indefinitely short time; "wait just a moment"; "in a mo"; "it only takes a minute"; "in just a bit". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of MO?
- MO scores 4 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 2-letter words.
- Does MO have anagrams?
- Yes. MO has 1 anagram in this dictionary — same letters, different valid words. Anagram families help with rack management and spotting parallel plays.
- How many letters are in MO?
- MO has 2 letters, starts with M, ends with O, and uses the alphagram MO (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find MO?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 2-letter results or "contains" patterns that match MO. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.