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HYENAS

6 letters · 2 syllables

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

Definition of HYENAS

HYENAS is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 11 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
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
11
points

Is HYENAS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

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

Letter Values for HYENAS

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

Letter hyenas Total
Scrabble 441111 12
WWF 331211 11

Words You Can Make With the Letters in HYENAS

93 words from the letters in HYENAS

How to Use HYENAS in Word Games

HYENAS is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, HYENAS 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 HYENAS to find 93 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About HYENAS

What does HYENAS mean?
HYENAS is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is HYENAS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HYENAS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is HYENAS worth in Scrabble?
HYENAS is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from HYENAS?
You can make 93 words from the letters in HYENAS. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.