Word: HIP
โ Valid Scrabble Word
H 4 I 1 P 3
Length 3 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /hหษชp/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 8 pts
WWF Score 8 pts
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Vowels 1
Consonants 2
Unique Letters 3
Top Tile H (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Linguistic Level Beginner
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.
Definition of HIP
noun
- The outward-projecting parts of the pelvis and top of the femur and the overlying tissue.
- The inclined external angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof planes.
- In a bridge truss, the place where an inclined end post meets the top chord.
verb
- To use one's hips to bump into someone.
- To throw (one's adversary) over one's hip ("cross-buttock").
- To dislocate or sprain the hip of, to fracture or injure the hip bone of (a quadruped) in such a manner as to produce a permanent depression of that side.
noun
- The fruit of a rose.
verb
- To inform, to make knowledgeable.
adjective
- Aware, informed, up-to-date, trendy.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "hip", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "hip" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HIP a valid Scrabble word? โผ
HIP is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is HIP worth in Scrabble? โผ
In Scrabble, HIP is worth 8 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 8 points.
How many syllables are in HIP? โผ
There is 1 syllable in HIP.
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing HIP:
- # the hip effect
- # master of hip
- # playing with hip
- # in terms of hip
Word Family
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