HYPHENATE
/ˈhʌɪf(ə)neɪt/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of HYPHENATE
A person with multiple duties or abilities, such as "writer-director", "actor-model", or "singer-songwriter".
A person whose ethnicity is a multi-word hyphenated term, such as "African-American".
To break a word at the end of a line according to the hyphenation rules by adding a hyphen on the end of the line.
To join words or syllables with a hyphen.
Word Details
Is HYPHENATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HYPHENATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: HYPHENATE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for HYPHENATE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | y | p | h | e | n | a | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| WWF | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HYPHENATE
100 words from the letters in HYPHENATE
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How to Use HYPHENATE in Word Games
HYPHENATE is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HYPHENATE to find 100 additional valid words.