Hippocampus
Yes, hippocampus is a valid Scrabble word. It has 11 letters and is worth 24 points in Scrabble.
What does hippocampus mean?
noun
- a complex neural structure (shaped like a sea horse) consisting of grey matter and located on the floor of each lateral ventricle; intimately involved in motivation and emotion as part of the limbic system; has a central role in the formation of memories
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Word facts
| Letters | 11 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 4 / 7 |
| Scrabble points | 24 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of hippocampus
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters HIPPOCAMPUS.
Words you can make from hippocampus
Frequently asked questions
Is hippocampus a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Hippocampus is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is hippocampus worth in Scrabble?
Hippocampus is worth 24 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does hippocampus mean?
Hippocampus means: a complex neural structure (shaped like a sea horse) consisting of grey matter and located on the floor of each lateral ventricle; intimately involved in motivation and emotion as part of the limbic system; has a central role in the formation of memories.