HAMZA
5-letter word · 19 Scrabble points · 19 Words With Friends points
Meaning of HAMZA
- A sign (ء - a stand-alone hamza) used in the written Arabic language representing a glottal stop. Hamza may appear as a stand-alone letter or most commonly diacritically over or under other letters, e.g. أ (over an alif - ا), إ (under an alif), ؤ (over a wāw - و) or ئ (over a dotless yāʾ - ى). The exact seat of hamza is governed by an orthographic rule - "seat of hamza rule".
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About the word HAMZA
Is "HAMZA" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "HAMZA" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 19 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "HAMZA" worth?
In Scrabble, "HAMZA" is worth 19 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 19 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 57.
What does "HAMZA" mean?
A sign (ء - a stand-alone hamza) used in the written Arabic language representing a glottal stop. Hamza may appear as a stand-alone letter or most commonly diacritically over or under other letters, e.g. أ (over an alif - ا), إ (under an alif), ؤ (over a wāw - و) or ئ (over a dotless yāʾ - ى). The exact seat of hamza is governed by an orthographic rule - "seat of hamza rule".
Does "HAMZA" have any anagrams?
No, "HAMZA" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.