MORTISE A mortise is a hole or slot cut into a piece of wood or other material to receive a tenon or join another piece. Derived forms: - Mortises (plural): multiple holes or slots cut into pieces of wood or other materials. - Mortising (verb): the act of cutting a hole or slot into a piece of wood or other material. - Mortised (past tense verb): having a hole or slot cut into a piece of wood or other material. - Mortiser (
The word MORTISE can be used in various contexts in written and spoken English. As a valid Scrabble word, it represents a legitimate part of the English lexicon, even if it may not be commonly used in everyday conversation.
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Word: MORTISE
Length: 7 letters
Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS
Status: Official Scrabble word
The word MORTISE can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.