Hyoids
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of hyoid, the U-shaped bones at the base of the tongue that provide support for the tongue muscles.
“Forensic pathologists routinely examine the hyoids when investigating deaths involving strangulation.”
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HY start with O and I both present, four vowels in a 6-letter word
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Y scores 4, high vowel count useful for dumping tiles, uncommon but valid Scrabble word
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