HIKE
/haɪk/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of HIKE
A long walk.
An abrupt increase.
"The tenants were not happy with the rent hike."
The snap of the ball to start a play.
To take a long walk for pleasure or exercise.
"Don't forget to bring the map when we go hiking tomorrow."
To unfairly or suddenly raise a price.
To snap the ball to start a play.
Examples of HIKE in a Sentence
- "The tenants were not happy with the rent hike."
- "Don't forget to bring the map when we go hiking tomorrow."
Word Details
Is HIKE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HIKE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like HIKE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for HIKE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | i | k | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HIKE
6 words from the letters in HIKE
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use HIKE in Word Games
HIKE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: HIKE is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HIKE to find 6 additional valid words.