Mucous

6 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Relating to, producing, or covered with mucus, or resembling it in quality.

“The mucous membranes in the nasal cavity trap particles before they reach the lungs.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈmjuːkəs/

Syllables

mu·cous

Related Words

Synonyms

mucose

Antonyms

dry

Word Game Tips

🟩

Wordle

Ends in OUS, a very common adjective suffix. Three vowels: U, O, U. Strong all-round guess.

🔤

Scrabble

Worth 10 points. Two Us can strain a rack but it is a common word and easy to place.

Words Related to Mucous

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “mucous” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

mucors

Words you can make from Mucous

Shorter words formed from the letters in “mucous”.

comus mucus coms scum sumo

Explore Similar Words

6-letter words starting with M 6-letter words ending with S All 6-letter words 5-letter words 7-letter words All word lists

Try These Tools

Anagram Solver Scrabble Helper Crossword Solver Spelling Bee Solver

Dictionary References

Look up mucous in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.

Cambridge Dictionary Merriam-Webster

Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!

Download Free