hem

NOUNVERB /hɛm/
3 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH H

hem is a valid 3-letter word worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
H4E1M3
4 + 1 + 3 =8 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 16TRIPLE WORD → 24
MEANING

What does hem mean?

NOUN · 2 SENSES
1

The utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc.

SYNONYMS
2

The edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down.

“the hem of her dress was stained”

“let down the hem”

BROADER
VERB · 2 SENSES
1

Fold over and sew together to provide with a hem.

“hem my skirt”

2

Utter `hem' or `ahem'.