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Hiss

Yes, hiss is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 7 points in Scrabble.

What does hiss mean?

noun

  1. a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval) the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience
  2. a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt

verb

  1. make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
  2. move with a whooshing sound
  3. express or utter with a hiss

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for hiss

Word facts

Letters4
Vowels / consonants1 / 3
Scrabble points7
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of hiss

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters HISS.

Words you can make from hiss

Unscramble HISS for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is hiss a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Hiss 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 hiss worth in Scrabble?

Hiss is worth 7 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does hiss mean?

Hiss means: a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval).