Editing Hyphen (section)

=== Other uses ===
A hyphen may be used to connect groups of numbers, such as in [[Calendar date|dates]] (see [[Hyphen#Use in date notation|§ Usage in date notation]]), [[Telephone number|telephone numbers]] or sports [[Score (game)|scores]].

It can also be used to indicate a range of values, although many styles prefer an en dash (see {{mslink|Dash|En dash|Ranges of values}}).

It is sometimes used to hide letters in words ([[fillet (redaction)|filleting for redaction or censoring]]), as in "[[G-d]]", although an en dash can be used as well ("G–d").<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davidson |first=Baruch |date=2011-02-23 |title=Why Don't Jews Say G‑d's Name? - On the use of the word "Hashem" - Chabad.org |url=https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/1443443/jewish/Why-Dont-Jews-Say-Gds-Name.htm |access-date=2023-04-15 |website=[[Chabad.org]] |quote=It is customary to insert a dash in G-d's name when written or printed on a medium that could be defaced.}}</ref>

It is often used in [[reduplication]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-09-26 |title=Like vs. Like-Like: A Look at Reduplication in English |url=https://www.dictionary.com/e/reduplication/ |access-date=2023-04-15 |website=[[Dictionary.com]] |language=en-US}}</ref>

Due to their similar appearances, hyphens are sometimes mistakenly used where an en dash or em dash would be more appropriate.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Gunner |first=Jennifer |date=2010-02-22 |title=When and How To Use a Hyphen ( - ) |url=https://grammar.yourdictionary.com/punctuation/hyphen-rules.html |access-date=2023-04-15 |website=grammar.yourdictionary.com |language=en |quote=Many people confuse hyphens and dashes because they look similar in printing.}}</ref>