HEN
/hɛn/
3-letter word · 6 Scrabble points · 6 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of HEN
noun
- A female chicken (Gallus gallus), particularly a sexually mature one kept for its eggs.
- A female of other bird species, particularly a sexually mature female fowl.
verb
- To behave in an overprotective or extremely nurturing manner (towards).
adverb
- Hence.
verb
- To throw.
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About the word HEN
Is "HEN" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "HEN" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 6 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "HEN" worth?
In Scrabble, "HEN" is worth 6 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 6 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 18.
What does "HEN" mean?
A female chicken (Gallus gallus), particularly a sexually mature one kept for its eggs.
Does "HEN" have any anagrams?
No, "HEN" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.