HOISTED
/ˈhɔɪstɪd/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of HOISTED
To raise; to lift; to elevate (especially, to raise or lift to a desired elevation, by means of tackle or pulley, said of a sail, a flag, a heavy package or weight).
To lift a trophy or similar prize into the air in celebration of a victory.
To lift someone up to be flogged.
Word Details
Is HOISTED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HOISTED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of HOISTED earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for HOISTED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | o | i | s | t | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HOISTED
100 words from the letters in HOISTED
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How to Use HOISTED in Word Games
HOISTED is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since HOISTED uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HOISTED to find 100 additional valid words.