01 Word definition

hood

4 letters · 2 vowels · 2 consonants

Is HOOD a word?

Yes. HOOD is a 4-letter noun. an aggressive and violent young criminal Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell HOOD?

H-O-O-D

HOOD contains 4 letters, begins with H, and ends with D.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. an aggressive and violent young criminal

2noun

  1. a protective covering that is part of a plant

Synonyms
hoodlumgoonpunkthugtoughtoughiecap
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score8points
Words With Friends7points
Word length4letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is HOOD spelled?

H1O2O3D4
Starts withHOOFirst 3 letters
Ends withOODLast 3 letters
Unique letters3Repeats O
Vowel balance2 / 2Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

Can you play HOOD?

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Base tile value: 8 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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FAQ Quick answers

About HOOD.

How do you spell HOOD?

HOOD is spelled H-O-O-D. It contains 4 letters.