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HIT

/hɪt/

3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective, pronoun

H 4/3
I 1/1
T 1/1

Definition of HIT

noun

A blow; a punch; a striking against; the collision of one body against another; the stroke that touches anything.

"The hit was very slight."

noun

Something very successful, such as a song, film, or video game, that receives widespread recognition and acclaim.

noun

An attack on a location, person or people.

verb

(heading, physical) To strike.

verb

To manage to touch (a target) in the right place.

"I hit the jackpot."

verb

To switch on.

"Somebody's been here! Hit the lights!"

adjective

Very successful.

"The band played their hit song to the delight of the fans."

pronoun

It.

Synonyms of HIT

Words with similar meaning

Antonyms of HIT

Words with opposite 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

Letters
3
Syllables
1
Scrabble
6
points
WWF
5
points

Is HIT a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 6 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 6 pts Words With Friends — 5 pts

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 hit Total
Scrabble 411 6
WWF 311 5

Words You Can Make With the Letters in HIT

3 words from the letters in HIT

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About HIT

What does HIT mean?
HIT is a noun. A blow; a punch; a striking against; the collision of one body against another; the stroke that touches anything.
Is HIT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HIT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
How many points is HIT worth in Scrabble?
HIT is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends. It is a 3-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from HIT?
You can make 3 words from the letters in HIT. The longest sub-words are 2 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of HIT?
Synonyms of HIT include: beat, pelt, thump, beset, fall upon, lay into. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.