Definition of hyphen

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  • hyphen is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 17
  • hyphen is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 17
  • hyphen is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 16

Definition of hyphen

  • divide or connect with a hyphen (verb)

    Examples

    1. hyphenate these words and names

    Synonyms

    1. hyphenate
  • a punctuation mark (-) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllables of a word when the word is divided at the end of a line of text (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. dash

See definition of hyphen in Merriam Webster