Definition of HEW
To chop away at; to whittle down; to mow down.
To shape; to form.
"One of the most widely used typefaces in the world was hewn by the English printer and typographer John Baskerville."
To act according to, to conform to; usually construed with to.
Hue; colour
Shape; form
Destruction by cutting down.
Examples of HEW in a Sentence
- "One of the most widely used typefaces in the world was hewn by the English printer and typographer John Baskerville."
Word Details
Is HEW a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HEW is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like HEW are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for HEW
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | e | w | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HEW
3 words from the letters in HEW
2-letter words
How to Use HEW in Word Games
HEW is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: HEW is only 3 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 HEW to find 3 additional valid words.