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 CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes AHEM, CHEM, THEM, HEME, HEMP, HEMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

HEM

8 pts

HEM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. HEM means "bottom edge of a garment".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

bottom edge of a garment

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Check the Scrabble meaning of HEM. It scores 8 points.

Front hooks

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

Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in HEM, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 8

HEM Scrabble FAQ

Is HEM a Scrabble word?: HEM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
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 CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes AHEM, CHEM, THEM, HEME, HEMP, HEMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.