HEREDITY
/hɪˈɹɛdɪti/
8 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of HEREDITY
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
Is HEREDITY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HEREDITY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | h | e | r | e | d | i | t | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 15 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HEREDITY
100 words from the letters in HEREDITY
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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.
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