How many points is HYENAS worth in Scrabble?

HYENAS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HYENAS?

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

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HYENAS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. HYENAS is a noun form of hyena. HYENA means "a wolflike mammal".

Any of the medium-sized to large feliform carnivores of the subfamily Hyaeninae (genera Hyaena and Crocuta), native to Africa and Asia and noted for the sound similar to laughter which they can make if excited.
(Sub-Saharan Africa) A man that performs ritualized sex acts with recently widowed women and menarchal girls.

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

HYENAS is a noun form of hyena. HYENA means "a wolflike mammal".

In a sentence: "The hyenas is noted."

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Is HYENAS a Scrabble word?: HYENAS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does HYENAS mean?: HYENAS is a noun form of hyena. HYENA means "a wolflike mammal".
How do you use HYENAS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The hyenas is noted."
How many points is HYENAS worth in Scrabble?: HYENAS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HYENAS?: HYENAS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).