Dictionary
Hyena
h 4y 4e 1n 1a 1
About 3 syllables
noun · 5 letters · Common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : valid
What does hyena mean?
noun
doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion
Synonymshyaena
Is HYENA 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 |
HYENA is also on the original list of Wordle answers.
How many points is HYENA worth?
Scrabble
11 ptsWords With Friends
10 ptsWordfeud
11 ptsNYT Crossplay
10 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in HYENA
Hooks for HYENA
Add one letter to the front or back of HYENA to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Hyena: quick answers
Is HYENA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. HYENA is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 11 points before board bonuses.
How many points is HYENA worth?
HYENA scores 11 points in Scrabble, 10 in Words With Friends, 11 in Wordfeud and 10 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does hyena mean?
As a noun, hyena means “doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion”.
What words can you make with the letters in HYENA?
You can make 37 shorter words from HYENA, such as HYEN, YEAH, HAY, HEY. See the full list.