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HENDIADYS

/hɛnˈdaɪ.ədɪs/

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun

H 4/3
E 1/1
N 1/2
D 2/2
I 1/1
A 1/1
D 2/2
Y 4/3
S 1/1

Definition of HENDIADYS

noun

A figure of speech used for emphasis, where two words joined by and are used to express a single complex idea.

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
16
points

Is HENDIADYS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, HENDIADYS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Tip: HENDIADYS uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for HENDIADYS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter hendiadys Total
Scrabble 411211241 17
WWF 312211231 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in HENDIADYS

100 words from the letters in HENDIADYS

How to Use HENDIADYS in Word Games

HENDIADYS is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HENDIADYS to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About HENDIADYS

What does HENDIADYS mean?
HENDIADYS is a noun. A figure of speech used for emphasis, where two words joined by and are used to express a single complex idea.
Is HENDIADYS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HENDIADYS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is HENDIADYS worth in Scrabble?
HENDIADYS is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from HENDIADYS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in HENDIADYS. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.