Mongoose
/ˈmɒŋ.ɡuːs/
Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:14 pts8 letters
Definition of Mongoose
noun
- Any of several species of generalist predatory Carnivores in the family Herpestidae; the various species range in size from rats to large cats. The Indian mongoose is noted as a predator of venomous snakes, though other mongoose species have similar habits.
- Any species of Malagasy mongoose; only distantly related to the Herpestidae, these are members of the family Eupleridae; they resemble mongooses in appearance and habits, but have larger ears and ringed tails.
Anagrams of Mongoose
No exact anagrams found for "mongoose". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
m3
o1
n1
g2
o1
o1
s1
e1
Total: 11 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Mongoose
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Mongoose"
Mongoose is a 8-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Mongoose" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "mongoose" is a medium-scoring word.