HINDER
/ˈhɪndə/
6 letters · 2 syllables · verb, adjective, noun
Definition of HINDER
To make difficult to accomplish; to act as an obstacle; to frustrate.
"A drought hinders the growth of plants."
To delay or impede; to keep back, to prevent.
"She hindered a man from committing suicide."
To cause harm.
Located at the rear (most often said of animals' body parts).
The buttocks.
Of or belonging to that part or end which is in the rear or hind, or which follows.
"the hinder end of a wagon"
Synonyms of HINDER
Words with similar meaning
Examples of HINDER in a Sentence
- "A drought hinders the growth of plants."
- "She hindered a man from committing suicide."
- "the hinder end of a wagon"
Word Details
Is HINDER a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HINDER is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: HINDER uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for HINDER
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | i | n | d | e | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HINDER
58 words from the letters in HINDER
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4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use HINDER in Word Games
HINDER is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, HINDER is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HINDER to find 58 additional valid words.