How many points is HIPPOPOTAMI worth in Scrabble?

HIPPOPOTAMI is worth 22 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HIPPOPOTAMI?

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

Can you add a letter to HIPPOPOTAMI?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes HIPPOPOTAMIC. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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HIPPOPOTAMI

22 pts

HIPPOPOTAMI is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 22 points. HIPPOPOTAMI is a noun form of hippopotamus. HIPPOPOTAMUS means "very large African animal with short legs and thick, hairless skin".

Meaning & examples

noun

A large, semi-aquatic, herbivorous (plant-eating) African mammal (Hippopotamus amphibius)

Synonyms: hippo, river horse

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

HIPPOPOTAMI is a noun form of hippopotamus. HIPPOPOTAMUS means "very large African animal with short legs and thick, hairless skin".

In a sentence: "The hippopotami is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of HIPPOPOTAMI. It scores 22 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

HIPPOPOTAMUS23 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after HIPPOPOTAMI. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

HIPPOPOTAMIC25 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 22

HIPPOPOTAMI Scrabble FAQ

Is HIPPOPOTAMI a Scrabble word?: HIPPOPOTAMI is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 22 points.
What does HIPPOPOTAMI mean?: HIPPOPOTAMI is a noun form of hippopotamus. HIPPOPOTAMUS means "very large African animal with short legs and thick, hairless skin".
How do you use HIPPOPOTAMI in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The hippopotami is noted."
How many points is HIPPOPOTAMI worth in Scrabble?: HIPPOPOTAMI is worth 22 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HIPPOPOTAMI?: HIPPOPOTAMI is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HIPPOPOTAMI?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes HIPPOPOTAMIC. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.