HIPS
/hɪps/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of HIPS
The outward-projecting parts of the pelvis and top of the femur and the overlying tissue.
The inclined external angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof planes.
In a bridge truss, the place where an inclined end post meets the top chord.
To use one's hips to bump into someone.
To throw (one's adversary) over one's hip ("cross-buttock").
To dislocate or sprain the hip of, to fracture or injure the hip bone of (a quadruped) in such a manner as to produce a permanent depression of that side.
The fruit of a rose.
To inform, to make knowledgeable.
Word Details
Is HIPS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HIPS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like HIPS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for HIPS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | i | p | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HIPS
18 words from the letters in HIPS
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use HIPS in Word Games
HIPS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: HIPS 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 HIPS to find 18 additional valid words.