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MEWS

/mjuːz/

4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

M 3/4
E 1/1
W 4/4
S 1/1

Definition of MEWS

noun

An alley where there are stables; a narrow passage; a confined place.

noun

A place where birds of prey are housed.

noun

A gull, seagull.

noun

A prison, or other place of confinement.

noun

A hiding place; a secret store or den.

noun

A breeding-cage for birds.

noun

The crying sound of a cat; a meow, especially of a kitten.

noun

The crying sound of a gull.

Examples of MEWS in a Sentence

  • "The hawk mewed his feathers."

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
10
points

Is MEWS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, MEWS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 10 pts

Tip: Short words like MEWS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for MEWS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter mews Total
Scrabble 3141 9
WWF 4141 10

Anagrams of MEWS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

How to Use MEWS in Word Games

MEWS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Short word advantage: MEWS 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 MEWS to find 15 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About MEWS

What does MEWS mean?
MEWS is a noun. An alley where there are stables; a narrow passage; a confined place.
Is MEWS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MEWS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is MEWS worth in Scrabble?
MEWS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from MEWS?
You can make 15 words from the letters in MEWS. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of MEWS?
The anagrams of MEWS (words using the exact same letters) are: SMEW, WEMS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.