Is HYSSOP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HYSSOP is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does HYSSOP mean?
- noun
a European mint with aromatic and pungent leaves used in perfumery and as a seasoning in cookery; often cultivated as a remedy for bruises; yields hyssop oil
- noun
bitter leaves used sparingly in salads; dried flowers used in soups and tisanes
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
14
Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
6
Letters
H (4) + Y (4) + S (1) + S (1) + O (1) + P (3) = 14 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 HYSSOP
Single letters that turn HYSSOP 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 HYSSOP
The 45 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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