01 Word definition

hedge

5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants

Is HEDGE a word?

Yes. HEDGE is a 5-letter noun. a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell HEDGE?

H-E-D-G-E

HEDGE contains 5 letters, begins with H, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes

2noun

  1. any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change

Synonyms
hedgerowhedging
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score10points
Words With Friends10points
Word length5letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is HEDGE spelled?

H1E2D3G4E5
Starts withHEDFirst 3 letters
Ends withDGELast 3 letters
Unique letters4Repeats E
Vowel balance2 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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About HEDGE.

How do you spell HEDGE?

HEDGE is spelled H-E-D-G-E. It contains 5 letters.