PHEW
/fjuː/
4 letters · 1 syllable · interjection
Definition of PHEW
Used to express relief of tension, fatigue, or surprise.
"Phew, that took a long time to cook!"
Used to show disgust.
"Phew, it stinks in here!"
Examples of PHEW in a Sentence
- "Phew, that took a long time to cook!"
- "Phew, it stinks in here!"
Word Details
Is PHEW a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PHEW is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like PHEW are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for PHEW
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | h | e | w | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PHEW
9 words from the letters in PHEW
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use PHEW in Word Games
PHEW is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: PHEW 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 PHEW to find 9 additional valid words.