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Hostile

Yes, hostile is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble.

What does hostile mean?

noun

  1. troops belonging to the enemy's military forces the platoon ran into a pack of hostiles

adjective

  1. characterized by enmity or ill will a hostile nation
  2. not belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally hostile naval and air forces
  3. impossible to bring into friendly accord hostile factions

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants3 / 4
Scrabble points10
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of hostile

  • holiest
  • eoliths

Words you can make from hostile

Unscramble HOSTILE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is hostile a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Hostile 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 hostile worth in Scrabble?

Hostile is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does hostile mean?

Hostile means: troops belonging to the enemy's military forces.