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Hollow

Yes, hollow is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does hollow mean?

noun

  1. a cavity or space in something hunger had caused the hollows in their cheeks
  2. a small valley between mountains he built himself a cabin in a hollow high up in the Appalachians
  3. a depression hollowed out of solid matter

verb

  1. remove the inner part or the core of the mining company wants to excavate the hillside
  2. remove the interior of hollow out a tree trunk

adjective

  1. not solid; having a space or gap or cavity a hollow wall
  2. as if echoing in a hollow space the hollow sound of footsteps in the empty ballroom
  3. devoid of significance or point empty promises

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for hollow

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants2 / 4
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of hollow

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters HOLLOW.

Words you can make from hollow

Unscramble HOLLOW for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is hollow a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Hollow 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 hollow worth in Scrabble?

Hollow is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does hollow mean?

Hollow means: a cavity or space in something.