HOSS
/hɔːs/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun
Definition of HOSS
Any of several animals related to Equus ferus caballus.
Equipment with legs.
Type of equipment.
Heroin (drug).
"Alright, mate, got any horse?"
A big, strong and respected or dependable person, usually a man; one who is large like a horse.
(often capitalized) Term of address for a man.
"What's up, hoss?"
A car.
Examples of HOSS in a Sentence
- "Alright, mate, got any horse?"
- "What's up, hoss?"
Word Details
Is HOSS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HOSS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like HOSS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for HOSS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | o | s | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HOSS
13 words from the letters in HOSS
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use HOSS in Word Games
HOSS is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: HOSS is only 4 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 HOSS to find 13 additional valid words.