Hello
/həˈləʊ/
Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:9 pts5 letters
Definition of Hello
noun
- "Hello!" or an equivalent greeting.
interjection
- A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence.
"Hello, everyone."
- A greeting used when answering the telephone.
"Hello? How may I help you?"
- A call for response if it is not clear if anyone is present or listening, or if a telephone conversation may have been disconnected.
"Hello? Is anyone there?"
- Used sarcastically to imply that the person addressed or referred to has done something the speaker or writer considers to be foolish.
"You just tried to start your car with your cell phone. Hello?"
- An expression of puzzlement or discovery.
"Hello! What’s going on here?"
Anagrams of Hello
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
h4
e1
l1
l1
o1
Total: 8 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Hello"
Hello is a 5-letter word that scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Hello" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "hello" is a low-scoring word.