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Hypotenuse
h 4y 4p 3o 1t 1e 1n 1u 1s 1e 1
About 4 syllables
noun · 10 letters · Common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does hypotenuse mean?
noun
the side of a right triangle opposite the right angle
Is HYPOTENUSE 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 HYPOTENUSE worth?
Scrabble
18 ptsWords With Friends
19 ptsWordfeud
20 ptsNYT Crossplay
18 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in HYPOTENUSE
Best shorter words top 30 of 581
hypnotees 17neophytes 17hypnotee 16neophyte 16euphony 15phoneys 15phytons 15pythons 15typhons 15typhose 15typhous 15penthouse 14phoney 14phyton 14python 14sheepy 14syphon 14typhon 14typhus 14youthens 14ethynes 13eyeshot 13honesty 13hypes 13hypos 13neotypes 13phony 13poshteen 13potheens 13pushy 13
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Words that end like HYPOTENUSE
Common words that share the ending -USE, 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 -USE Hypotenuse: quick answers
Is HYPOTENUSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. HYPOTENUSE is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 18 points before board bonuses.
How many points is HYPOTENUSE worth?
HYPOTENUSE scores 18 points in Scrabble, 19 in Words With Friends, 20 in Wordfeud and 18 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does hypotenuse mean?
As a noun, hypotenuse means “the side of a right triangle opposite the right angle”.
What words can you make with the letters in HYPOTENUSE?
You can make 581 shorter words from HYPOTENUSE, such as HYPNOTEES, NEOPHYTES, HYPNOTEE, NEOPHYTE. See the full list.