HIRUNDO
7-letter word
HIRUNDO is a valid Scrabble word
Is HIRUNDO Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — HIRUNDO has 7 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does HIRUNDO Mean?
type genus of the Hirundinidae
HIRUNDO Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place H on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
HIRUNDO — Word Stats
Is HIRUNDO Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — HIRUNDO scores 11 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 11 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 11 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 12 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 11 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in HIRUNDO are H (4 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is HIRUNDO Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — HIRUNDO scores 12 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why HIRUNDO scores 12 pts in WWF vs 11 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 7+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is HIRUNDO a Wordle Word?
❌ No — HIRUNDO cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. HIRUNDO has 7 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from HIRUNDO's letters: DHONI · DIURN · DURIO · HINDU · HOUND · HOURI
Is HIRUNDO Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — HIRUNDO is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for HIRUNDO:
H____________OH_____O Is HIRUNDO Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — HIRUNDO is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Finding a 7-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within HIRUNDO's letters.
Words You Can Make From HIRUNDO
Shorter words hidden in HIRUNDO's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within HIRUNDO →Anagrams of HIRUNDO
No perfect anagrams exist for HIRUNDO — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About HIRUNDO
Is HIRUNDO a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. HIRUNDO is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is HIRUNDO in Scrabble?
HIRUNDO scores 11 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 12 points.
Is HIRUNDO valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. HIRUNDO is a valid Words With Friends word worth 12 points.
What does HIRUNDO mean?
HIRUNDO: type genus of the Hirundinidae
Can HIRUNDO be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. HIRUNDO has 7 letters.
What words can you make from HIRUNDO's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from HIRUNDO's letters. Short words like DI, DN, DO can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does HIRUNDO have any anagrams?
No. HIRUNDO has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is HIRUNDO in the dictionary?
Yes. HIRUNDO appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.