1noun
a failure to hit (or meet or find etc.)
01 Word definition
miss
4 letters · 1 vowel · 3 consonants
Is MISS a word?
Yes. MISS is a 4-letter noun. a failure to hit (or meet or find etc.) Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
M-I-S-SHow do you spell MISS?
MISS contains 4 letters, begins with M, and ends with S.
Check another spelling →Meaning and definition
2verb
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
“I missed that remark”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗misfirelose
02 Letter breakdown
How is MISS spelled?
M1I2S3S4
03 Word-game status
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UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 6 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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Base tile value: 7 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.
04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About MISS.
How do you spell MISS?
MISS is spelled M-I-S-S. It contains 4 letters.