hoarseness

Meanings

Plural: hoarsenesses

Noun

a throaty harshness
The quality of being hoarse, of having a dry harsh voice.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English hosnesse, from Old English hāsnes; equivalent to hoarse + -ness.

Synonyms

dysphonia, gruffness, huskiness

Scrabble Score: 13

hoarseness is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
hoarseness is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
hoarseness is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

hoarseness is a valid Words With Friends word