Scoots

6 lettersverbmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Third-person singular present of scoot, meaning moves or travels somewhere very quickly and hurriedly.

“The cat scoots under the bed the moment a new visitor knocks at the front door.”

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Synonyms

dashes bolts zips shoots hurries

Antonyms

dawdles lingers ambles

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

SC opening with OOTS ending, the double O and the OOT pattern are worth testing once you have the SC confirmed

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points with all common tiles, a light word that is best used to clear a rack without sacrificing position

Words Related to Scoots

Words one letter different

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

scoops scouts shoots snoots

Words you can make from Scoots

Shorter words formed from the letters in “scoots”.

coost coots costs scoot scots soots coos coot coss cost coto cots scot soot sots toss

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