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HYPHENS

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

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

Definition of HYPHENS

noun

The symbol "‐", typically used to join two or more words to form a compound term, or to indicate that a word has been split at the end of a line.

noun

Something that links two more consequential things.

noun

An enclosed walkway or passage that connects two buildings.

verb

To separate or punctuate with a hyphen; to hyphenate.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
18
points
WWF
17
points

Is HYPHENS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 18 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 18 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of HYPHENS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 68 points total.

Letter Values for HYPHENS

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

Letter hyphens Total
Scrabble 4434111 18
WWF 3343121 17

How to Use HYPHENS in Word Games

HYPHENS is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since HYPHENS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 68 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HYPHENS to find 66 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About HYPHENS

What does HYPHENS mean?
HYPHENS is a noun. The symbol "‐", typically used to join two or more words to form a compound term, or to indicate that a word has been split at the end of a line.
Is HYPHENS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HYPHENS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
How many points is HYPHENS worth in Scrabble?
HYPHENS is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from HYPHENS?
You can make 66 words from the letters in HYPHENS. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.