HYPOS
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of HYPOS
Melancholy; a fit of ‘hypochondria’; a morbid depression.
"1837 Abraham Lincoln: Tell your sister I dont want to hear any more about selling out and moving. That gives me the hypo whenever I think of it. (Letter to Mary S. Owens, May 7. 1837, Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 1."
A hypochondriac.
Sodium thiosulphate, a photographic fixing agent.
Examples of HYPOS in a Sentence
- "1837 Abraham Lincoln: Tell your sister I dont want to hear any more about selling out and moving. That gives me the hypo whenever I think of it. (Letter to Mary S. Owens, May 7. 1837, Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 1."
Word Details
Is HYPOS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HYPOS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: HYPOS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for HYPOS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | y | p | o | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HYPOS
40 words from the letters in HYPOS
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How to Use HYPOS in Word Games
HYPOS is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, HYPOS is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HYPOS to find 40 additional valid words.