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HYENA

5 letters · 2 syllables

H 4/3
Y 4/3
E 1/1
N 1/2
A 1/1

Definition of HYENA

HYENA is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
10
points

Is HYENA a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 10 pts

Tip: HYENA uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for HYENA

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

Letter hyena Total
Scrabble 44111 11
WWF 33121 10

Anagrams of HYENA

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

How to Use HYENA in Word Games

HYENA is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, HYENA 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 HYENA to find 35 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About HYENA

What does HYENA mean?
HYENA is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is HYENA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HYENA is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is HYENA worth in Scrabble?
HYENA is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from HYENA?
You can make 35 words from the letters in HYENA. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of HYENA?
The anagrams of HYENA (words using the exact same letters) are: HAYNE. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.