MIST

/mɪst/ • MIST

Noun & Verb4 lettersValid in our Scrabble word list
Unscramble MIST

Quick definition

MIST is a weather phenomenon consisting of tiny water droplets suspended in the air, creating a thin fog that reduces visibility. In word games, it's a solid 4-letter word featuring the valuable M tile (3 points), making it both atmospheric and strategic.

Is MIST a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. MIST is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 6 points in Scrabble, 7 in Words With Friends and 6 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.

LetterMISTTotal
Scrabble31116
Words With Friends41117
Wordfeud31116

Definition and meaning

MIST serves as both a noun and verb with multiple meanings:

A cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface, limiting visibility. Mist is essentially a very thin fog, typically allowing visibility of 1-2 kilometers. It forms when warm, moist air meets cooler surfaces or when humidity levels are high.

A cloud of liquid particles, such as from a spray bottle, waterfall, or atomizer. This includes perfume mist, facial mist, or the spray from ocean waves. The particles are larger than those in atmospheric mist but still create a fog-like effect.

MIST in a sentence

  • Morning mist covered the valley like a soft blanket.
  • The windshield misted up as soon as we turned on the heater.
  • She walked through the mist, barely able to see ten feet ahead.

Origin

The word MIST has ancient Germanic roots reflecting humanity's long observation of weather:

Anagrams, hooks and words inside MIST

Anagrams: SMIT

Hooks: no front hooks; back MISTS, MISTY.

Words inside MIST: 12 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: SMITISMMISSIMMIITSSITTISISITSITI. See all words from MIST.

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