How many points is HYPOTHESIS worth in Scrabble?

HYPOTHESIS is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HYPOTHESIS?

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

Can you add a letter to HYPOTHESIS?

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

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HYPOTHESIS

21 pts

HYPOTHESIS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 21 points. HYPOTHESIS means "a supposition, esp one made as a starting point for further investigation or research from known facts".

Meaning & examples

/-əsəs/

Pronunciation: /haɪˈpɑː.θə.sɪs/

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noun

Used loosely, a tentative conjecture explaining an observation, phenomenon or scientific problem that can be tested by further observation, investigation and/or experimentation. As a scientific term of art, see the attached quotation. Compare to theory, and quotation given there.
(general) An assumption taken to be true for the purpose of argument or investigation.
(grammar) The antecedent of a conditional statement.

Synonyms: educated guess, guess, supposition, theory, thesis

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a supposition, esp one made as a starting point for further investigation or research from known facts

In a sentence: "The hypothesis is noted."

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HYPOTHESIS Scrabble FAQ

Is HYPOTHESIS a Scrabble word?: HYPOTHESIS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 21 points.
What does HYPOTHESIS mean?: a supposition, esp one made as a starting point for further investigation or research from known facts
How do you use HYPOTHESIS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The hypothesis is noted."
How many points is HYPOTHESIS worth in Scrabble?: HYPOTHESIS is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HYPOTHESIS?: HYPOTHESIS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HYPOTHESIS?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes HYPOTHESISE, HYPOTHESIST. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.