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Is HEMS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, HEMS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does HEMS mean?

Hems is a form of HEM.

  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

Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
9
Letters
4

H (4) + E (1) + M (3) + S (1) = 9 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 HEMS

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

Front hooks1

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Anagrams of HEMS

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from HEMS

The 14 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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