HYPHENS is a playable word

hyphen Scrabble® Dictionary

verb
hyphened, hyphening, hyphens
to connect words or syllables with a hyphen (a mark of punctuation)
(adjective) hyphenic
47 Playable Words can be made from "HYPHENS"
   2-Letter Words (8 found)
   3-Letter Words (21 found)
   4-Letter Words (15 found)
   5-Letter Words (1 found)
   6-Letter Words (1 found)
   7-Letter Words (1 found)