How many points is HOLLOW worth in Scrabble?

HOLLOW is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HOLLOW?

HOLLOW is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to HOLLOW?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes HOLLOWS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

HOLLOW

12 pts

HOLLOW is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. HOLLOW is a adjective form of solid. SOLID means "having definite shape and volume".

Meaning & examples

/ˈhɒl.əʊ/

Pronunciation: /hɑlɚ/

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noun

A small valley between mountains.
Example: He built himself a cabin in a hollow high up in the Rockies.
A sunken area or unfilled space in something solid; a cavity, natural or artificial.
Example: the hollow of the hand or of a tree
A sunken area.

verb

To make a hole in something; to excavate

adjective

(of something solid) Having an empty space or cavity inside.
Example: a hollow tree; a hollow sphere
(of a sound) Distant, eerie; echoing, reverberating, as if in a hollow space; dull, muffled; often low-pitched.
Example: He let out a hollow moan.
Without substance; having no real or significant worth; meaningless.
Example: a hollow victory

adverb

Completely, as part of the phrase beat hollow or beat all hollow.

interjection

Hey, hello

verb

To call or urge by shouting; to hollo.

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

HOLLOW is a adjective form of solid. SOLID means "having definite shape and volume".

In a sentence: "It is hollow."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of HOLLOW. It scores 12 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

SOLID6 pts

Word forms

Related words

Back hooks

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

HOLLOWS13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

HOLLOW Scrabble FAQ

Is HOLLOW a Scrabble word?: HOLLOW is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does HOLLOW mean?: HOLLOW is a adjective form of solid. SOLID means "having definite shape and volume".
How do you use HOLLOW in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is hollow."
How many points is HOLLOW worth in Scrabble?: HOLLOW is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HOLLOW?: HOLLOW is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HOLLOW?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes HOLLOWS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.