HYDROUS
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is HYDROUS a Scrabble word?
Yes. HYDROUS is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (7 letters, 14 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: adjective
containing combined water (especially water of crystallization as in a hydrate)
HYDROUS (adjective): containing combined water (especially water of crystallization as in a hydrate).
Synonyms
hydrated
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
HYDROUS scores 14 points before board multipliers.
- H = 4
- Y = 4
- D = 2
- R = 1
- O = 1
- U = 1
- S = 1
Letter counts: D×1, H×1, O×1, R×1, S×1, U×1, Y×1
Anagrams of HYDROUS
Similar 7-letter words
Crossword relevance
HYDROUS is a 7-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 7, starts with H, ends with S, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "HYDROUS — containing combined water (especially water of crystallization as in a hydrate)" (14 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
HYDROUS is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is HYDROUS a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
HYDROUS (adjective): containing combined water (especially water of crystallization as in a hydrate).
In standard Scrabble scoring, HYDROUS totals 14 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. HYDROUS relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
HYDROUS is 7 letters long, begins with H, ends with S, and sorts to the alphagram DHORSUY. There is 1 anagram in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 2 vowels, 5 consonants.
Among 18 tracked 7-letter entries, HYDROUS ranks by raw score (14 points). Anagram alternatives include SHROUDY — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include PIZZAZZ, ZYZZYVA, JAZZBOW, JAZZILY; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, HYDROUS carries 2 vowels and 5 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on H or S are common study angles; browse words starting with H and words ending with S to rehearse parallel sets.
HYDROUS is a 7-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 7, starts with H, ends with S, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 7-letter entries like HYDROUS frequently cross shorter words; knowing that HYDROUS contains D, H, O, R, S, U, Y helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as h?????s to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside HYDROUS include HY, YD, DR — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: H, Y, D, R, O, U, S. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble hydrous directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 14 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat HYDROUS as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "HYDROUS — containing combined water (especially water of crystallization as in a hydrate)" (14 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is HYDROUS a valid Scrabble word?
- HYDROUS is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (7 letters, 14 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is HYDROUS worth in Scrabble?
- HYDROUS is worth 14 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: containing combined water (especially water of crystallization as in a hydrate). See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does HYDROUS mean?
- HYDROUS (adjective): containing combined water (especially water of crystallization as in a hydrate). (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of HYDROUS?
- HYDROUS scores 14 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 7-letter words.
- Does HYDROUS have anagrams?
- Yes. HYDROUS has 1 anagram in this dictionary — same letters, different valid words. Anagram families help with rack management and spotting parallel plays.
- How many letters are in HYDROUS?
- HYDROUS has 7 letters, starts with H, ends with S, and uses the alphagram DHORSUY (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find HYDROUS?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 7-letter results or "contains" patterns that match HYDROUS. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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