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Is HEM a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, HEM is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does HEM mean?

  1. noun

    the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down

    “the hem of her dress was stained”

  2. noun

    the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc.

  3. verb

    fold over and sew together to provide with a hem

    “hem my skirt”

  4. verb

    utter `hem' or `ahem'

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

8

Words With Friends

3

Letters

H (4) + E (1) + M (3) = 8 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for HEM

Single letters that turn HEM into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks3

Back hooks3

Anagrams of HEM

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from HEM

The 6 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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