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Hydrophobic

Yes, hydrophobic is a valid Scrabble word. It has 11 letters and is worth 27 points in Scrabble.

What does hydrophobic mean?

adjective

  1. lacking affinity for water; tending to repel and not absorb water; tending not to dissolve in or mix with or be wetted by water
  2. abnormally afraid of water

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters11
Vowels / consonants3 / 8
Scrabble points27
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of hydrophobic

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters HYDROPHOBIC.

Words you can make from hydrophobic

Unscramble HYDROPHOBIC for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is hydrophobic a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Hydrophobic 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 hydrophobic worth in Scrabble?

Hydrophobic is worth 27 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does hydrophobic mean?

Hydrophobic means: lacking affinity for water; tending to repel and not absorb water; tending not to dissolve in or mix with or be wetted by water.