Is HYDROGEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HYDROGEN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does HYDROGEN mean?
- noun
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
16
Scrabble
16
Words With Friends
8
Letters
H (4) + Y (4) + D (2) + R (1) + O (1) + G (2) + E (1) + N (1) = 16 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for HYDROGEN
Single letters that turn HYDROGEN into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks1
Words you can make from HYDROGEN
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
- hoyden13
- hedgy13
- hydro12
- henry11
- honey11
- horny11
- yodh11
- yogh11
- dehorn10
- eryngo10
- gorhen10
- groyne10
- horned10
- rodney10
- yonder10
- dogey10
- grody10
- gyred10
- doyen9
- gyron9
- honed9
- horde9
- nerdy9
- dogy9
- edgy9
- hey9
- hoy9
- yeh9
- heron8
- honer8
- onery8
- deny8
- dory8
- dyer8
- dyne8
- gory8
- grey8
- gyno8
- gyre8
- gyro8
- herd8
- hoed8
- hong8
- ohed8
- orgy8
- rynd8
- yond8
- gored7
- hern7
- hero7
- hoer7
- hone7
- horn7
- oyer7
- yore7
- dey7
- doh7
- dry7
- dye7
- edh7
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