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HYOIDS

6 letters · 1 syllable · noun

H 4/3
Y 4/3
O 1/1
I 1/1
D 2/2
S 1/1

Definition of HYOIDS

noun

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

Letters
6
Syllables
1
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
11
points

Is HYOIDS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

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 hyoids Total
Scrabble 441121 13
WWF 331121 11

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About HYOIDS

What does HYOIDS mean?
HYOIDS is a noun. The hyoid bone.
Is HYOIDS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HYOIDS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is HYOIDS worth in Scrabble?
HYOIDS is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from HYOIDS?
You can make 56 words from the letters in HYOIDS. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.