HYPHENATED
10 letters · 4 syllables · verb, adjective
Definition of HYPHENATED
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.
Written with a hyphen.
"Some dictionaries list hyphenated words as though they contained no punctuation."
Of a person, considered to have more than one nationality or ethnicity (such as French-Canadian, Afro-Argentine, etc.).
Examples of HYPHENATED in a Sentence
- "Some dictionaries list hyphenated words as though they contained no punctuation."
Word Details
Is HYPHENATED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HYPHENATED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: HYPHENATED uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for HYPHENATED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | y | p | h | e | n | a | t | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22 |
| WWF | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HYPHENATED
100 words from the letters in HYPHENATED
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How to Use HYPHENATED in Word Games
HYPHENATED is worth 22 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HYPHENATED to find 100 additional valid words.