masses

NOUN
6 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH M

masses is a valid 6-letter word worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
M3A1S1S1E1S1
3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =8 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 16TRIPLE WORD → 24
MEANING

What does masses mean?