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Hippo
h 4i 1p 3p 3o 1
About 2 syllables
noun · 5 letters · Less common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : valid
What does hippo mean?
noun
an ancient Numidian town in northwestern Africa adjoining present-day Annaba in northeastern Algeria
Synonymshippo regius
massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or around rivers of tropical Africa
Synonymshippopotamusriver horsehippopotamus amphibius
Is HIPPO 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 |
HIPPO is also on the original list of Wordle answers.
How many points is HIPPO worth?
Scrabble
12 ptsWords With Friends
13 ptsWordfeud
14 ptsNYT Crossplay
11 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in HIPPO
Hooks for HIPPO
Add one letter to the front or back of HIPPO to make another word.
Hippo: quick answers
Is HIPPO a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. HIPPO is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 12 points before board bonuses.
How many points is HIPPO worth?
HIPPO scores 12 points in Scrabble, 13 in Words With Friends, 14 in Wordfeud and 11 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does hippo mean?
As a noun, hippo means “an ancient Numidian town in northwestern Africa adjoining present-day Annaba in northeastern Algeria”. It has 2 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in HIPPO?
You can make 17 shorter words from HIPPO, such as HIP, HOP, PHI, PHO. See the full list.