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HEM
8 ptsHEM is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. HEM means "to provide with an edge".
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verb
Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word
Definition and meaning
to provide with an edge
In a sentence: "They hem."
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Add one letter before HEM. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.
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Add one letter after HEM. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).
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Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in HEM, without blank tiles.
Letter Values
H4
E1
M3
= 8
HEM Scrabble FAQ
- Is HEM a Scrabble word?
- HEM is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
- What does HEM mean?
- to provide with an edge
- How do you use HEM in a sentence?
- In a sentence: "They hem."
- How many points is HEM worth in Scrabble?
- HEM is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
- Which dictionaries accept HEM?
- HEM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
- Can you add a letter to HEM?
- In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes AHEM, CHEM, THEM, HEME, HEMP. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.