HILUM
10
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈhaɪ.ləm//
noun
- (botany) The eye of a bean or other seed; the mark or scar at the point of attachment of an ovule or seed to its base or support."The hilum is very prominent in some species and nearly flat in others."
- (botany) The nucleus of a starch grain."In central hilum starch grains the grain is laid down around the hilum in the form of concentric layers."
- (anatomy) A depression or fissure through which ducts, nerves, or blood vessels enter and leave a gland or organ."[The pancreas] is a hook-shaped gland, about 15 cm long, that lies transversely across the upper abdomen, with the head in the C-shaped curve of the duodenum[…], extending to the left as the body behind the stomach and ending as the tail lying against the hilum of the spleen."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 10 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 12 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- Yes
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'HILUM'?
The word HILUM is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
H4
I1
L1
U1
M3
Total: 10 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'HILUM'?
The word HILUM is worth 12 points in Words With Friends.
H3
I1
L2
U2
M4
Total: 12 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.