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MOLTED

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Molted.

Molted - as a noun

Periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ecdysis13molting10moult7moulting11

Molted - as a verb

Cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers

Example: "Our dog sheds every spring"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exuviate18moult7shed8slough10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cast6drop7shake offshed8throw11throw awaythrow off
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The snake molted its skin."
"The bird molted its feathers."
"The crab molted its exoskeleton."
"The insect molted its exoskeleton to grow bigger."
"The lizard molted its scales."
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Word Game Points

Is MOLTED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, molted is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MOLTED has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is MOLTED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, molted is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MOLTED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is MOLTED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, molted is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MOLTED has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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