Dictionary
Hilum
h 4i 1l 1u 1m 3
About 2 syllables
noun · 5 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : valid
What does hilum mean?
noun
(anatomy) a depression or fissure where vessels or nerves or ducts enter a bodily organ
“the hilus of the kidney”
Synonymshilus
the scar on certain seeds marking its point of attachment to the funicle
Is HILUM 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) | Yes |
How many points is HILUM worth?
Scrabble
10 ptsWords With Friends
12 ptsWordfeud
11 ptsNYT Crossplay
11 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in HILUM
Hilum: quick answers
Is HILUM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. HILUM is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 10 points before board bonuses.
How many points is HILUM worth?
HILUM scores 10 points in Scrabble, 12 in Words With Friends, 11 in Wordfeud and 11 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does hilum mean?
As a noun, hilum means “(anatomy) a depression or fissure where vessels or nerves or ducts enter a bodily organ”. It has 2 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in HILUM?
You can make 13 shorter words from HILUM, such as HIM, HUM, HM, HUI. See the full list.