HEME
/hiːm/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun
Definition of HEME
The component of hemoglobin (and other hemoproteins) responsible for binding oxygen. It consists of an iron ion that binds oxygen and a porphyrin ring that binds the globin molecules; one molecule binds one molecule of oxygen.
Word Details
Is HEME a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HEME is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like HEME are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for HEME
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | e | m | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HEME
8 words from the letters in HEME
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use HEME in Word Games
HEME is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: HEME is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HEME to find 8 additional valid words.