HOW
/hæŏ/
3-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 8 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of HOW
noun
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The means by which something is accomplished.
"I am not interested in the why, but in the how."
adverb
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To what degree.
"How often do you practice?"
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In what manner.
"How do you solve this puzzle?"
conjunction
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The manner or way that.
"I remember how I solved this puzzle."
- That, the fact that, the way that.
noun
- An artificial barrow or tumulus.
- A small hill in northern England. (Usage preserved mainly in place names.)
interjection
- A greeting, used in representations of Native American speech.
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Anagrams of HOW
who9
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About the word HOW
Is "HOW" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "HOW" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "HOW" worth?
In Scrabble, "HOW" is worth 9 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 8 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 27.
What does "HOW" mean?
The means by which something is accomplished.
What are the anagrams of "HOW"?
1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as HOW: WHO.