Moults

6 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of moult, referring to instances of periodic shedding of skin, feathers, or the outer shell in animals.

“The snake's moults were found at regular intervals along the rocky path.”

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Synonyms

shedssloughsecdyses

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Wordle

British spelling of MOLTS, the OUL cluster and final S are worth testing.

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points, clears OU together and the S hook adds placement options.

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moulds mounts

Words you can make from Moults

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lotus louts molts mosul mouls moult multo smolt smout solum stulm tolus lost lots lout lust mols molt most mots must otus oust outs

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