HYENA

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Hyena

Any carnivorous mammal of the family Hyaenidae, of which three living species are known. They are large and strong, but cowardly. They feed chiefly on carrion, and are nocturnal in their habits.

Hyenas

of Hyena

Word Game Validity

HYENA is valid in Scrabble and most word games!
Scrabble Point Values

Total possible words using these letters:

2 Letter Words
  • AE - 2 points
  • AH - 5 points
  • AN - 2 points
  • AY - 5 points
  • EH - 5 points
  • ...and 7 more
3 Letter Words
  • ANE - 3 points
  • ANY - 6 points
  • AYE - 6 points
  • HAE - 6 points
  • HAY - 9 points
  • ...and 9 more
4 Letter Words
  • HAEN - 7 points
  • YEAH - 10 points
  • YEAN - 7 points
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