How many points is HEEL worth in Scrabble?

HEEL is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HEEL?

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

Can you add a letter to HEEL?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHEEL, WHEEL, HEELS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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HEEL

7 pts

HEEL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points. HEEL means "back part of the foot".

Meaning & examples

/hiːl/

Pronunciation: /hiːl/

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noun

The rear part of the foot, where it joins the leg.
The part of a shoe's sole which supports the foot's heel.
The rear part of a sock or similar covering for the foot.

Synonyms: ender, outsider

Antonyms: toe, babyface

verb

To follow at somebody's heels; to chase closely.
Example: She called to her dog to heel.
To add a heel to, or increase the size of the heel of (a shoe or boot).
To kick with the heel.

noun

The act of inclining or canting from a vertical position; a cant.

Synonyms: heeling

verb

To incline to one side; to tilt.

verb

To make better from a disease, wound, etc.; to revive or cure.
Example: This bandage will heal your cut.
To become better or healthy again.
Example: Bandages allow cuts to heal.
To reconcile, as a breach or difference; to make whole; to free from guilt.
Example: to heal dissensions

Synonyms: get better, recover, cure, make whole

verb

To hide, conceal, and keep secret, especially for a secret society (such as the masons).
(now especially in the phrase "hele in") To cover or conceal (a seedling, plant, roots, etc).

Definitions and examples via Free Dictionary API. Word-game validity is checked separately against NWL2023 and CSW24.

Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2) · en.wiktionary.org (3)

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

back part of the foot

In a sentence: "The heel is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of HEEL. It scores 7 points.

Front hooks

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

Back hooks

Add one letter after HEEL. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

HEELS8 pts

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Letter Values

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HEEL Scrabble FAQ

Is HEEL a Scrabble word?: HEEL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points.
What does HEEL mean?: back part of the foot
How do you use HEEL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The heel is noted."
How many points is HEEL worth in Scrabble?: HEEL is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HEEL?: HEEL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HEEL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHEEL, WHEEL, HEELS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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