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HYPONYM

/ˈhaɪ.poʊ.nɪm/

7 letters · 3 syllables · noun

H 4/3
Y 4/3
P 3/4
O 1/1
N 1/2
Y 4/3
M 3/4

Definition of HYPONYM

noun

A more specific term; a subordinate grouping word or phrase.

"“Dog” is a hyponym of “animal”."

Antonyms of HYPONYM

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of HYPONYM in a Sentence

  • "“Dog” is a hyponym of “animal”."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
20
points
WWF
20
points

Is HYPONYM a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 20 pts Words With Friends

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of HYPONYM earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 70 points total.

Letter Values for HYPONYM

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

Letter hyponym Total
Scrabble 4431143 20
WWF 3341234 20

How to Use HYPONYM in Word Games

HYPONYM is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since HYPONYM uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 70 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HYPONYM to find 43 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About HYPONYM

What does HYPONYM mean?
HYPONYM is a noun. A more specific term; a subordinate grouping word or phrase.
Is HYPONYM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HYPONYM is not valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 20 points in Scrabble.
How many points is HYPONYM worth in Scrabble?
HYPONYM is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from HYPONYM?
You can make 43 words from the letters in HYPONYM. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.