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Hyaena

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

What does hyaena mean?

noun

  1. doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for hyaena

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants3 / 3
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of hyaena

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters HYAENA.

Words you can make from hyaena

Unscramble HYAENA for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is hyaena a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Hyaena 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 hyaena worth in Scrabble?

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

What does hyaena mean?

Hyaena means: doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion.