How many points is HYAENA worth in Scrabble?

HYAENA is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HYAENA?

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

Can you add a letter to HYAENA?

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

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HYAENA

12 pts

HYAENA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. HYAENA is a noun form of hyena. HYENA means "scavenging doglike mammal of Africa and S Asia".

Meaning & examples

noun

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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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

HYAENA is a noun form of hyena. HYENA means "scavenging doglike mammal of Africa and S Asia".

In a sentence: "The hyaena is noted."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

HYENA11 pts

Back hooks

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

HYAENAS13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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HYAENA Scrabble FAQ

Is HYAENA a Scrabble word?: HYAENA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does HYAENA mean?: HYAENA is a noun form of hyena. HYENA means "scavenging doglike mammal of Africa and S Asia".
How do you use HYAENA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The hyaena is noted."
How many points is HYAENA worth in Scrabble?: HYAENA is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HYAENA?: HYAENA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HYAENA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes HYAENAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.