MOATS is a playable word

moat Scrabble® Dictionary

verb
moated, moating, moats
to surround with a moat (a water-filled trench)
45 Playable Words can be made from "MOATS"
   2-Letter Words (10 found)
   3-Letter Words (16 found)
   4-Letter Words (16 found)
   5-Letter Words (3 found)