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HORNET

/ˈhɔː.nɪt/

6 letters · 2 syllables · noun

H 4/3
O 1/1
R 1/1
N 1/2
E 1/1
T 1/1
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Definition of HORNET

noun

A large wasp, of the genus Vespa, having a brown-and-yellow-striped body and the ability to inflict a serious sting.

noun

A person who pesters with petty but ceaseless attacks.

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
9
points

Is HORNET a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

Tip: HORNET uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for HORNET

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter hornet Total
Scrabble 411111 9
WWF 311211 9

Anagrams of HORNET

Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters

nother 9/9 throne 9/9

Words You Can Make With the Letters in HORNET

82 words from the letters in HORNET

6-letter words

nother 9/9 USUKWWF throne 9/9 USUKWWF

5-letter words

heron 8/8 USUKWWF honer 8/8 USUKWWF rhone 8/8 UK hoten 8/8 UK other 8/7 USUKWWF throe 8/7 USUKWWF north 8/8 USUKWWF thorn 8/8 USUKWWF noter 5/6 USUKWWF notre 5/6 UK tenor 5/6 USUKWWF toner 5/6 USUKWWF trone 5/6 USUKWWF

4-letter words

hone 7/7 USUKWWF hern 7/7 USUKWWF hero 7/6 USUKWWF hoer 7/6 USUKWWF hore 7/6 UK horn 7/7 USUKWWF hent 7/7 USUKWWF then 7/7 USUKWWF hote 7/6 UK thon 7/7 UK tehr 7/6 UK thro 7/6 USUKWWF oner 4/5 UK rone 4/5 UK note 4/5 USUKWWF tone 4/5 USUKWWF rent 4/5 USUKWWF tern 4/5 USUKWWF rote 4/4 USUKWWF tore 4/4 USUKWWF torn 4/5 USUKWWF tron 4/5 UK

3-letter words

hen 6/6 USUKWWF hoe 6/5 USUKWWF hon 6/6 USWWF noh 6/6 USUKWWF her 6/5 USUKWWF reh 6/5 UK rho 6/5 USUKWWF eth 6/5 USUKWWF het 6/5 USUKWWF the 6/5 USUKWWF nth 6/6 USUKWWF hot 6/5 USUKWWF tho 6/5 USUKWWF eon 3/4 USUKWWF one 3/4 USUKWWF ern 3/4 USUKWWF ren 3/4 UK ore 3/3 USUKWWF roe 3/3 USUKWWF nor 3/4 USUKWWF net 3/4 USUKWWF ten 3/4 USUKWWF toe 3/3 USUKWWF not 3/4 USUKWWF ton 3/4 USUKWWF ert 3/3 UK ret 3/3 USWWF ort 3/3 USUKWWF rot 3/3 USUKWWF tor 3/3 USUKWWF

2-letter words

eh 5/4 USUKWWF he 5/4 USUKWWF ho 5/4 USUKWWF oh 5/4 USUKWWF en 2/3 USUKWWF ne 2/3 USUKWWF oe 2/2 USWWF no 2/3 USUKWWF on 2/3 USUKWWF er 2/2 USUKWWF re 2/2 USUKWWF or 2/2 USUKWWF et 2/2 USUKWWF te 2/2 UK to 2/2 USUKWWF

How to Use HORNET in Word Games

HORNET is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, HORNET is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HORNET to find 82 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About HORNET

What does HORNET mean?
HORNET is a noun. A large wasp, of the genus Vespa, having a brown-and-yellow-striped body and the ability to inflict a serious sting.
Is HORNET a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HORNET is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is HORNET worth in Scrabble?
HORNET is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from HORNET?
You can make 82 words from the letters in HORNET. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of HORNET?
The anagrams of HORNET (words using the exact same letters) are: NOTHER, THRONE. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.