Definition of SEW
To use a needle to pass thread repeatedly through (pieces of fabric) in order to join them together.
"Balls were first made of grass or leaves held together by strings, and later of pieces of animal skin sewn together and stuffed with feathers or hay."
To use a needle to pass thread repeatedly through pieces of fabric in order to join them together.
Followed by into: to enclose by sewing.
"to sew money into a bag"
To drain the water from.
Of a ship, to be grounded.
Examples of SEW in a Sentence
- "Balls were first made of grass or leaves held together by strings, and later of pieces of animal skin sewn together and stuffed with feathers or hay."
- "to sew money into a bag"
Word Details
Is SEW a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SEW is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like SEW are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for SEW
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | e | w | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SEW
4 words from the letters in SEW
2-letter words
How to Use SEW in Word Games
SEW is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: SEW 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 SEW to find 4 additional valid words.