HIT
/hɪt/
3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective, pronoun
Definition of HIT
A blow; a punch; a striking against; the collision of one body against another; the stroke that touches anything.
"The hit was very slight."
Something very successful, such as a song, film, or video game, that receives widespread recognition and acclaim.
An attack on a location, person or people.
(heading, physical) To strike.
To manage to touch (a target) in the right place.
"I hit the jackpot."
To switch on.
"Somebody's been here! Hit the lights!"
Very successful.
"The band played their hit song to the delight of the fans."
It.
Synonyms of HIT
Words with similar meaning
Examples of HIT in a Sentence
- "The hit was very slight."
- "I hit the jackpot."
- "Somebody's been here! Hit the lights!"
- "The band played their hit song to the delight of the fans."
Word Details
Is HIT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HIT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like HIT are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for HIT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | i | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HIT
3 words from the letters in HIT
2-letter words
How to Use HIT in Word Games
HIT is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: HIT is only 3 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 HIT to find 3 additional valid words.