How many points is HEME worth in Scrabble?

HEME is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HEME?

HEME is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes RHEME, THEME. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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9 pts

HEME is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. HEME means "a component of hemoglobin".

/hiːm/

The component of hemoglobin (and other hemoproteins) responsible for binding oxygen. It consists of an iron ion that binds oxygen and a porphyrin ring that binds the globin molecules; one molecule binds one molecule of oxygen.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a component of hemoglobin

In a sentence: "The heme is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of HEME. It scores 9 points.

Add one letter before HEME. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

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Is HEME a Scrabble word?: HEME is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does HEME mean?: a component of hemoglobin
How do you use HEME in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The heme is noted."
How many points is HEME worth in Scrabble?: HEME is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HEME?: HEME is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HEME?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes RHEME, THEME. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.