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Hyoid

Yes, hyoid is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does hyoid mean?

noun

  1. a U-shaped bone at the base of the tongue that supports the tongue muscles

adjective

  1. of or relating to the hyoid bone

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants2 / 3
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare
Likely Wordle answerNo

Anagrams of hyoid

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters HYOID.

Words you can make from hyoid

Unscramble HYOID for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is hyoid a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Hyoid 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 hyoid worth in Scrabble?

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

What does hyoid mean?

Hyoid means: a U-shaped bone at the base of the tongue that supports the tongue muscles.

Could hyoid be a Wordle answer?

Hyoid is not on our list of likely Wordle answers, but it may still be accepted as a guess.