1noun
a punctuation mark (‘-’) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllables of a word when the word is divided at the end of a line of text
01 Word definition
hyphen
6 letters · 1 vowel · 5 consonants
Is HYPHEN a word?
Yes. HYPHEN is a 6-letter noun. a punctuation mark (‘-’) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllables of a word when the word is divided at the end of a line of text Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
H-Y-P-H-E-NHow do you spell HYPHEN?
HYPHEN contains 6 letters, begins with H, and ends with N.
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2verb
divide or connect with a hyphen
“hyphenate these words and names”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗dashhyphenate
02 Letter breakdown
How is HYPHEN spelled?
H1Y2P3H4E5N6
03 Word-game status
Can you play HYPHEN?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
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Scrabble
Base tile value: 17 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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FAQ Quick answers
About HYPHEN.
How do you spell HYPHEN?
HYPHEN is spelled H-Y-P-H-E-N. It contains 6 letters.