1noun
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”
01 Word definition
hem
3 letters · 1 vowel · 2 consonants
Is HEM a word?
Yes. HEM is a 3-letter noun. the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
H-E-MHow do you spell HEM?
HEM contains 3 letters, begins with H, and ends with M.
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2noun
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
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗ahem
02 Letter breakdown
How is HEM spelled?
H1E2M3
03 Word-game status
Can you play HEM?
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04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
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About HEM.
How do you spell HEM?
HEM is spelled H-E-M. It contains 3 letters.