HYOID
/ˈhaɪɔɪd/
5-letter word · 12 Scrabble points · 10 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of HYOID
noun
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The hyoid bone.
"1973: the vulture, relinquishing its title, surely in natural justice gave me a right to this femur, this curiously distorted hyoid? — Patrick O'Brian, HMS Surprise"
adjective
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Shaped like a U, or like the letter upsilon; specifically, designating a bone or group of bones supporting the tongue.
"1969: The hyoid bone in her throat flutters as if discharging some subvocal rosary. — JG Ballard, The Atrocity Exhibition"
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About the word HYOID
Is "HYOID" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "HYOID" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "HYOID" worth?
In Scrabble, "HYOID" is worth 12 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 10 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 36.
What does "HYOID" mean?
The hyoid bone.
Does "HYOID" have any anagrams?
No, "HYOID" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.