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Hostage

Yes, hostage is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 11 points in Scrabble.

What does hostage mean?

noun

  1. a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for hostage

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants3 / 4
Scrabble points11
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of hostage

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters HOSTAGE.

Words you can make from hostage

Unscramble HOSTAGE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is hostage a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Hostage 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 hostage worth in Scrabble?

Hostage is worth 11 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does hostage mean?

Hostage means: a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms.