HEM
/hɛm/
3-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 8 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of HEM
noun
- An utterance or sound of the voice like "hem", often indicative of hesitation or doubt, sometimes used to call attention.
verb
- To make the sound expressed by the word hem; to hesitate in speaking.
interjection
- Used to fill in the gap of a pause with a vocalized sound.
noun
- The border of an article of clothing doubled back and stitched together to finish the edge and prevent it from fraying.
- A rim or margin of something.
verb
- (in sewing) To make a hem.
- : To put hem on an article of clothing, to edge or put a border on something.
pronoun
- Them (now only in unstressed position following a consonant).
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About the word HEM
Is "HEM" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "HEM" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "HEM" worth?
In Scrabble, "HEM" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 8 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.
What does "HEM" mean?
An utterance or sound of the voice like "hem", often indicative of hesitation or doubt, sometimes used to call attention.
Does "HEM" have any anagrams?
No, "HEM" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.