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HESITANCY

9 letters · 4 syllables · noun

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

Definition of HESITANCY

noun

A pausing or halting before beginning a task, often as a result of some fear or uncertainty about the outcome.

"vaccine hesitancy."

Examples of HESITANCY in a Sentence

  • "vaccine hesitancy."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
4
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
17
points

Is HESITANCY a Scrabble Word?

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

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

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

Letter Values for HESITANCY

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

Letter hesitancy Total
Scrabble 411111134 17
WWF 311111243 17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in HESITANCY

100 words from the letters in HESITANCY

How to Use HESITANCY in Word Games

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions About HESITANCY

What does HESITANCY mean?
HESITANCY is a noun. A pausing or halting before beginning a task, often as a result of some fear or uncertainty about the outcome.
Is HESITANCY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HESITANCY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is HESITANCY worth in Scrabble?
HESITANCY is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from HESITANCY?
You can make 100 words from the letters in HESITANCY. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.