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HONE
7 ptsHONE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. HONE is a verb form of sharpen. SHARPEN means "to make sharp".
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verb
Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word
Definition and meaning
HONE is a verb form of sharpen. SHARPEN means "to make sharp".
In a sentence: "They hone."
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Letter Values
H4
O1
N1
E1
= 7
HONE Scrabble FAQ
- Is HONE a Scrabble word?
- HONE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
- What does HONE mean?
- HONE is a verb form of sharpen. SHARPEN means "to make sharp".
- How do you use HONE in a sentence?
- In a sentence: "They hone."
- How many points is HONE worth in Scrabble?
- HONE is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
- Which dictionaries accept HONE?
- HONE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
- Can you add a letter to HONE?
- In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes PHONE, SHONE, HONEY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.