1verb
make or shape as with an axe
“hew out a path in the rock”
01 Word definition
hew
3 letters · 1 vowel · 2 consonants
Is HEW a word?
Yes. HEW is a 3-letter verb. make or shape as with an axe Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
H-E-WHow do you spell HEW?
HEW contains 3 letters, begins with H, and ends with W.
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2verb
strike with an axe; cut down, strike
“hew an oak”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗hew out
02 Letter breakdown
How is HEW spelled?
H1E2W3
03 Word-game status
Can you play HEW?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 9 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
Words With Friends
Base tile value: 8 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.
FAQ Quick answers
About HEW.
How do you spell HEW?
HEW is spelled H-E-W. It contains 3 letters.