Mold

4 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A fungus that grows in damp conditions; a container used to shape something.

“Black mold was growing on the bathroom wall.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/məʊld/

Related Words

Synonyms

fungusmildewform

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Single vowel O, ends with LD pattern.

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Scrabble

Worth 7 points, good consonant combination.

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bold cold fold gold hold mild mood sold told

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5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “mold”.

domal modal model molds moldy mould

Longer words starting with Mold

Words that begin with “mold”.

molds moldy

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