HYPONYM
/ˈhaɪ.poʊ.nɪm/
7 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of HYPONYM
A more specific term; a subordinate grouping word or phrase.
"“Dog” is a hyponym of “animal”."
Examples of HYPONYM in a Sentence
- "“Dog” is a hyponym of “animal”."
Word Details
Is HYPONYM a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HYPONYM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | h | y | p | o | n | y | m | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 20 |
| WWF | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HYPONYM
43 words from the letters in HYPONYM
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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.