Dictionary
Hendiadys
h 4e 1n 1d 2i 1a 1d 2y 4s 1
About 4 syllables
noun · 9 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does hendiadys mean?
noun
use of two conjoined nouns instead of a noun and modifier
Is HENDIADYS a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is HENDIADYS worth?
Scrabble
17 ptsWords With Friends
16 ptsWordfeud
17 ptsNYT Crossplay
16 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in HENDIADYS
Best shorter words top 30 of 356
dandyish 16hyndes 13shandy 13shindy 13yshend 13dashy 12dayside 12dishy 12haddies 12handy 12hayed 12heady 12hyenas 12hynde 12neddish 12sdayned 12shady 12dashed 11dished 11eddish 11hadden 11haddie 11handed 11hidden 11hyed 11hyena 11hyens 11shaded 11shiny 11siddha 11
See all 356 words made from HENDIADYS Hendiadys: quick answers
Is HENDIADYS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. HENDIADYS is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 17 points before board bonuses.
How many points is HENDIADYS worth?
HENDIADYS scores 17 points in Scrabble, 16 in Words With Friends, 17 in Wordfeud and 16 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does hendiadys mean?
As a noun, hendiadys means “use of two conjoined nouns instead of a noun and modifier”.
What words can you make with the letters in HENDIADYS?
You can make 356 shorter words from HENDIADYS, such as DANDYISH, HYNDES, SHANDY, SHINDY. See the full list.