Dictionary
Miosis
m 3i 1o 1s 1i 1s 1
About 3 syllables
noun · 6 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does miosis mean?
noun
(genetics) cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually reproducing organisms; the nucleus divides into four nuclei each containing half the chromosome number (leading to gametes in animals and spores in plants)
Synonymsmeiosisreduction division
reflex contraction of the sphincter muscle of the iris in response to a bright light (or certain drugs) causing the pupil to become smaller
Synonymslight reflexpupillary reflexmyosis
Is MIOSIS a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is MIOSIS worth?
Scrabble
8 ptsWords With Friends
9 ptsWordfeud
8 ptsNYT Crossplay
8 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in MIOSIS
Miosis: quick answers
Is MIOSIS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. MIOSIS is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 8 points before board bonuses.
How many points is MIOSIS worth?
MIOSIS scores 8 points in Scrabble, 9 in Words With Friends, 8 in Wordfeud and 8 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does miosis mean?
As a noun, miosis means “(genetics) cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually reproducing organisms”. It has 2 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in MIOSIS?
You can make 30 shorter words from MIOSIS, such as MISOS, SIMIS, ISMS, MISO. See the full list.