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Hyphen

Yes, hyphen is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.

What does hyphen mean?

noun

  1. a punctuation mark (-) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllables of a word when the word is divided at the end of a line of text

verb

  1. divide or connect with a hyphen hyphenate these words and names

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for hyphen

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants1 / 5
Scrabble points17
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of hyphen

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters HYPHEN.

Words you can make from hyphen

Unscramble HYPHEN for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is hyphen a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Hyphen 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 hyphen worth in Scrabble?

Hyphen is worth 17 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does hyphen mean?

Hyphen means: a punctuation mark (-) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllables of a word when the word is divided at the end of a line of text.