moko

Not valid in Scrabble

It's a recognised English word, but it isn't in the official NASPA Scrabble word list.

Definition of moko

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

(New-Zealand)A traditional Maori tattoo (image made in the skin), traditionally done with chisels; also, such an image used as a personal sign or signature.

“No calligraphist could have drawn the moko so perfectly in the short time the fingers execute it.”
“He decides to overtrace the moko on Te Rau's face.”

See all 2 definitions

noun

(New-Zealand)A traditional Maori tattoo (image made in the skin), traditionally done with chisels; also, such an image used as a personal sign or signature.

“No calligraphist could have drawn the moko so perfectly in the short time the fingers execute it.”
“He decides to overtrace the moko on Te Rau's face.”
(New-Zealand)A grandchild, or any younger child.

Definitions from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA.

Borrowed from Māori moko.

1 play · all valid Scrabble

5 playable · top: MOOK (10 pts)

1 word

3 words

See every word you can make from a set of letters that includes moko, or browse word lists you can mine for high-scoring plays.

Find more plays Browse word lists