MESS
/mɛs/
4-letter word · 6 Scrabble points · 7 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of MESS
noun
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A disagreeable mixture or confusion of things; hence, a situation resulting from blundering or from misunderstanding; disorder.
"He made a mess of it."
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A large quantity or number.
"My boss dumped a whole mess of projects on my desk today."
verb
- (transitive, often used with "up") To make untidy or dirty.
- (transitive, often used with "up") To throw into disorder or to ruin.
noun
- Mass; a church service.
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A quantity of food set on a table at one time; provision of food for a person or party for one meal; also, the food given to an animal at one time.
"A mess of pottage."
verb
- To take meals with a mess.
- To belong to a mess.
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About the word MESS
Is "MESS" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "MESS" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "MESS" worth?
In Scrabble, "MESS" is worth 6 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 7 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 18.
What does "MESS" mean?
A disagreeable mixture or confusion of things; hence, a situation resulting from blundering or from misunderstanding; disorder.
Does "MESS" have any anagrams?
No, "MESS" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.