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Hibernation
h 4i 1b 3e 1r 1n 1a 1t 1i 1o 1n 1
About 4 syllables
noun · 11 letters · Common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does hibernation mean?
noun
the torpid or resting state in which some animals pass the winter
cessation from or slowing of activity during the winter; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals
the act of retiring into inactivity
“he emerged from his hibernation to make his first appearance in several years”
Is HIBERNATION 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 HIBERNATION worth?
Scrabble
16 ptsWords With Friends
18 ptsWordfeud
17 ptsNYT Crossplay
16 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in HIBERNATION
Best shorter words top 30 of 606
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Words that end like HIBERNATION
Common words that share the ending -ATION, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
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All words ending in -ATION Hibernation: quick answers
Is HIBERNATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. HIBERNATION is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 16 points before board bonuses.
How many points is HIBERNATION worth?
HIBERNATION scores 16 points in Scrabble, 18 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 hibernation mean?
As a noun, hibernation means “the torpid or resting state in which some animals pass the winter”. It has 3 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in HIBERNATION?
You can make 606 shorter words from HIBERNATION, such as INHABITER, INHABITOR, REINHABIT, HERNIATION. See the full list.