HEARSAY
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of HEARSAY
Information that was heard by one person about another that cannot be adequately substantiated.
Evidence based on the reports of others, which is normally inadmissible because it was not made under oath, rather than on personal knowledge.
An out-of-court statement offered in court for the truth of the matter asserted, which is normally inadmissible because it is not subject to cross-examination unless the hearsay statement falls under one of a number of exceptions.
Word Details
Is HEARSAY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HEARSAY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of HEARSAY earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.
Letter Values for HEARSAY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | e | a | r | s | a | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 13 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HEARSAY
100 words from the letters in HEARSAY
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How to Use HEARSAY in Word Games
HEARSAY is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since HEARSAY uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 63 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HEARSAY to find 100 additional valid words.