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Word: HELLO

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
H 4 E 1 L 1 L 1 O 1
Length 5 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /hหˆellษ’/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 8 pts
WWF Score 9 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 3
Unique Letters 4
Top Tile H (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Intermediate
Spelling Pitfalls Remember the double letters "LL". It is easy to miss one during high-speed play.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of HELLO

noun
  1. "Hello!" or an equivalent greeting.
verb
  1. To greet with "hello".
interjection
  1. A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someoneโ€™s arrival or presence.

    "Hello, everyone."

  2. A greeting used when answering the telephone.

    "Hello? How may I help you?"

  3. A call for response if it is not clear if anyone is present or listening, or if a telephone conversation may have been disconnected.

    "Hello? Is anyone there?"

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "In professional circles, using the word "hello" conveys a high level of precision."
  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "hello", surprising the rest of the board members."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 8 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 8 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 9 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HELLO a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
HELLO is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is HELLO worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, HELLO is worth 8 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 9 points.
How many syllables are in HELLO? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in HELLO.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing HELLO:

  • # say hello
  • # hello world
  • # hello there
  • # hello hello

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Sub-words

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (5 Letters)

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