Is HI a Scrabble word?
Yes. HI is a valid Scrabble word in both tournament lists, NWL2023 and Collins, and in ENABLE. It scores 5 points in Scrabble and 4 in Words With Friends.
Meaning A friendly, informal, casual greeting said upon someone's arrival.
Interjection 3 meanings
A friendly, informal, casual greeting said upon someone's arrival.
“Hi, how are you?”
An exclamation to call attention.
Expressing wonder or derision.
“How did he do that, hi?”
Noun 1 meaning
The word "hi" used as a greeting.
“I didn't even get a hi.”
Etymology
American English. First recorded reference is to speech of a Kansas Indian (1862); originally to attract attention, probably a variant of Middle English hey, hy (circa 1475). Also an exclamation to call attention. See hey.
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HI at a glance
HI has 2 letters and scores 5 points in Scrabble (H 4 + I 1) and 4 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #1,040 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins (older SOWPODS edition).
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