What does HOSTILE mean?

Pronunciation
/ˈhɑstəl/
Letters
7
Scrabble score
10
Words With Friends score
10
How common
Common

Meaning

adjective

  1. characterized by enmity or ill will“a hostile nation”
  2. not belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally“hostile naval and air forces”
  3. impossible to bring into friendly accord“hostile factions”
  4. very unfavorable to life or growth“a hostile climate”
  5. unsolicited and resisted by the management of the target company ( used of attempts to buy or take control of a business)“hostile takeover”

noun

  1. troops belonging to the enemy's military forces“the platoon ran into a pack of hostiles”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

hostiles11

Anagrams of HOSTILE

holiest10eoliths10

Words inside HOSTILE

154 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

hotel8 those8host7 lies4list4 lose4 lost4 lots4 shot7 site4 this7his6hit6 hot6 its3let3 lie3 lot3 oil3 set3 she6sit3 the6he5 hi5 is2it2oh5so2 to2

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Questions

Is HOSTILE a valid word in word games?

HOSTILE is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is HOSTILE worth?

HOSTILE is worth 10 points with Scrabble letter values and 10 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from HOSTILE?

154 other words, including THE, TO, IS and IT.