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HEREDITY

/hɪˈɹɛdɪti/

8 letters · 4 syllables · noun

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Definition of HEREDITY

noun

Hereditary transmission of the physical and genetic qualities of parents to their offspring; the biological law by which living beings tend to repeat their characteristics in their descendants.

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
4
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
13
points

Is HEREDITY a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Tip: HEREDITY uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for HEREDITY

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

Letter heredity Total
Scrabble 41112114 15
WWF 31112113 13

Words You Can Make With the Letters in HEREDITY

100 words from the letters in HEREDITY

How to Use HEREDITY in Word Games

HEREDITY is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About HEREDITY

What does HEREDITY mean?
HEREDITY is a noun. Hereditary transmission of the physical and genetic qualities of parents to their offspring; the biological law by which living beings tend to repeat their characteristics in their descendants.
Is HEREDITY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HEREDITY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is HEREDITY worth in Scrabble?
HEREDITY is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from HEREDITY?
You can make 100 words from the letters in HEREDITY. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.