Definition of HYPHEN

hyphen

Meanings

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

Verb

  • divide or connect with a hyphen
    • "hyphenate these words and names"

Synonyms

dash, hyphenate

Scrabble Score: 17

hyphen is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
hyphen is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
hyphen is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

hyphen is a valid Words With Friends word