HYSTERIA
/hɨˈstɛɹijə/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of HYSTERIA
A condition where the patient has neurological symptoms such as numbness, blindness, paralysis, or fits, but without any neurological explanation.
Behavior exhibiting excessive or uncontrollable emotion, such as fear or panic.
A mental disorder characterized by emotional excitability etc. without an organic cause.
(until early 20th century) Any disorder of women with some psychiatric symptoms without other diagnosis, ascribed to uterine influences on the female body, lack of pregnancy, or lack of sex.
Word Details
Is HYSTERIA a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HYSTERIA is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: HYSTERIA uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for HYSTERIA
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | y | s | t | e | r | i | a | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HYSTERIA
100 words from the letters in HYSTERIA
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How to Use HYSTERIA in Word Games
HYSTERIA is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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