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HYPONYM

20 pts

HYPONYM is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 20 points. HYPONYM means "a word that denotes a subcategory".

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

a word that denotes a subcategory

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Add one letter after HYPONYM. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

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Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in HYPONYM, without blank tiles.

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Letter Values

H4
Y4
P3
O1
N1
Y4
M3
= 20

HYPONYM Scrabble FAQ

Is HYPONYM a Scrabble word?
HYPONYM is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 20 points.
How many points is HYPONYM worth in Scrabble?
HYPONYM is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HYPONYM?
HYPONYM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HYPONYM?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes HYPONYMS, HYPONYMY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.