Hygiene
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially through cleanliness. It encompasses personal care and sanitation practices.
“Proper hand hygiene is essential in preventing the spread of infections.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈhaɪˌdʒiːn/
Syllables
hy·giene
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Contains Y and uncommon -GIENE ending; three vowels total
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Worth 14 points; the H and Y provide good scoring opportunities
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