Word: MOP
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Definition of MOP
- An implement for washing floors, or the like, made of a piece of cloth, or a collection of thrums, or coarse yarn, fastened to a handle.
- A wash with a mop; the act of mopping
"He gave the floor a quick mop to soak up the spilt juice."
- A dense head of hair.
"He ran a comb through his mop and hurried out the door."
- To rub, scrub, clean or wipe with a mop, or as if with a mop.
"to mop (or scrub) a floor"
- To make a wry expression with the mouth.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "mop", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "mop" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MOP a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is MOP worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in MOP? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing MOP:
- # the mop effect
- # master of mop
- # playing with mop
- # in terms of mop
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