HEADWORD
/ˈhɛdwɜːd/
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of HEADWORD
A word used as the title of a section, particularly in a dictionary, encyclopedia, or thesaurus
(grammar) any word which may be modified by an adjunct
"In "a very discerning car shopper", "shopper" is the headword."
Examples of HEADWORD in a Sentence
- "In "a very discerning car shopper", "shopper" is the headword."
Word Details
Is HEADWORD a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HEADWORD is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: HEADWORD uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for HEADWORD
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | e | a | d | w | o | r | 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 HEADWORD
100 words from the letters in HEADWORD
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How to Use HEADWORD in Word Games
HEADWORD 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 HEADWORD to find 100 additional valid words.