HARDWOOD
/ˈhɑɹdˌwʊd/
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of HARDWOOD
(mostly in botany and forestry) The wood from any dicotyledonous tree, without regard to its hardness.
"Balsa is a hardwood, but a soft hardwood."
(in more general use) As the preceding but limited to those that are commercial timbers, and are at least average in hardness.
"Ash, hickory and oak are some of the most prominent domestic hardwoods."
The tree or tree species that yields the preceding.
"This hardwood has been planted extensively throughout the hills here."
Of a floor: made of interlocking hardwood boards.
Examples of HARDWOOD in a Sentence
- "Balsa is a hardwood, but a soft hardwood."
- "Ash, hickory and oak are some of the most prominent domestic hardwoods."
- "This hardwood has been planted extensively throughout the hills here."
Word Details
Is HARDWOOD a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HARDWOOD is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: HARDWOOD uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for HARDWOOD
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | a | r | d | w | o | o | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HARDWOOD
84 words from the letters in HARDWOOD
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How to Use HARDWOOD in Word Games
HARDWOOD is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HARDWOOD to find 84 additional valid words.