HITCHHIKING
11 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of HITCHHIKING
To try to get a ride in a passing vehicle while standing at the side of a road, generally by either sticking out one's finger or thumb or holding a sign with one's stated destination.
To be carried along with something else, for example Genetic Hitchhiking where a gene is propagated because it occurs in conjunction with a favourable mutation, or Cultural Hitchhiking where a cultural trait spreads with a technologically advanced population.
Word Details
Is HITCHHIKING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HITCHHIKING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: HITCHHIKING uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for HITCHHIKING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | i | t | c | h | h | i | k | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 27 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 27 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HITCHHIKING
69 words from the letters in HITCHHIKING
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How to Use HITCHHIKING in Word Games
HITCHHIKING is worth 27 points in Scrabble and 27 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HITCHHIKING to find 69 additional valid words.