HYOIDS
6 letters · 1 syllable · noun
Definition of HYOIDS
The hyoid bone.
"1973: the vulture, relinquishing its title, surely in natural justice gave me a right to this femur, this curiously distorted hyoid? — Patrick O'Brian, HMS Surprise"
Examples of HYOIDS in a Sentence
- "1973: the vulture, relinquishing its title, surely in natural justice gave me a right to this femur, this curiously distorted hyoid? — Patrick O'Brian, HMS Surprise"
Word Details
Is HYOIDS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HYOIDS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: HYOIDS uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for HYOIDS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | y | o | i | d | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HYOIDS
56 words from the letters in HYOIDS
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How to Use HYOIDS in Word Games
HYOIDS is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, HYOIDS 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 HYOIDS to find 56 additional valid words.