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Hydroxyl
h 4y 4d 2r 1o 1x 8y 4l 1
About 3 syllables
noun · 8 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does hydroxyl mean?
noun
the monovalent group -OH in such compounds as bases and some acids and alcohols
Synonymshydroxyl grouphydroxyl radical
Is HYDROXYL 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 HYDROXYL worth?
Scrabble
25 ptsWords With Friends
23 ptsWordfeud
25 ptsNYT Crossplay
25 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in HYDROXYL
Hooks for HYDROXYL
Add one letter to the front or back of HYDROXYL to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Hydroxyl: quick answers
Is HYDROXYL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. HYDROXYL is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 25 points before board bonuses.
How many points is HYDROXYL worth?
HYDROXYL scores 25 points in Scrabble, 23 in Words With Friends, 25 in Wordfeud and 25 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does hydroxyl mean?
As a noun, hydroxyl means “the monovalent group -OH in such compounds as bases and some acids and alcohols”.
What words can you make with the letters in HYDROXYL?
You can make 46 shorter words from HYDROXYL, such as HYDROXY, DOXY, ORYX, HOX. See the full list.