HOSTAGE
/ˈhɒstɪdʒ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of HOSTAGE
A person given as a pledge or security for the performance of the conditions of a treaty or similar agreement, such as to ensure the status of a vassal.
A person seized in order to compel another party to act (or refrain from acting) in a certain way, because of the threat of harm to the hostage.
Something that constrains one's actions because it is at risk.
(possibly nonstandard) To give (someone or something) as a hostage to (someone or something else).
(possibly nonstandard) To hold (someone or something) hostage, especially in a way that constrains or controls the person or thing held, or in order to exchange for something else.
Word Details
Is HOSTAGE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HOSTAGE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of HOSTAGE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for HOSTAGE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | o | s | t | a | g | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HOSTAGE
100 words from the letters in HOSTAGE
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How to Use HOSTAGE in Word Games
HOSTAGE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since HOSTAGE 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 HOSTAGE to find 100 additional valid words.