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Hippopotamus

Yes, hippopotamus is a valid Scrabble word. It has 12 letters and is worth 23 points in Scrabble.

What does hippopotamus mean?

noun

  1. massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or around rivers of tropical Africa

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for hippopotamus

Word facts

Letters12
Vowels / consonants5 / 7
Scrabble points23
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of hippopotamus

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters HIPPOPOTAMUS.

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Frequently asked questions

Is hippopotamus a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Hippopotamus 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 hippopotamus worth in Scrabble?

Hippopotamus is worth 23 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does hippopotamus mean?

Hippopotamus means: massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or around rivers of tropical Africa.