Yes, EW is a valid word.EW is a two-letter word in our dictionary. It means expresses disgust.
EW in word games
| Game | Base points | On a double word | On a triple word |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| Words With Friends | 5 | 10 | 15 |
Two-letter words like EW are how strong players score in tight spots. Laid parallel to another word, EW forms several short words at once, and each one scores.
Hooks for EW
EW takes 10 front hooks and 1 back hook.
Front hooks: DEW, FEW, HEW, JEW, MEW, NEW, PEW, SEW, TEW, YEW
Back hooks: EWE
Anagrams and words inside EW
Its letters also spell WE.
Longer words that start or end with EW
Our dictionary has 4 longer words that begin with EW and 105 that end with it, and the highest scoring of them is JACKSCREW at 27 Scrabble points.
Starting with EW:
EWE, EWER, EWES, EWERS
Ending with EW:
DEW, FEW, HEW, JEW, MEW, NEW, PEW, SEW, TEW, YEW, ANEW, BLEW, BREW, CHEW, CLEW, CREW, DREW, FLEW, GREW, KNEW, PHEW, PLEW, SHEW, SKEW and 81 more
Frequently asked questions
Is EW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. EW is in the ENABLE word list that this site uses, which closely matches the dictionary used for North American Scrabble. Collins, the list used in most other countries, contains nearly every ENABLE word as well. For tournament play, confirm against the official list for your event.
What does EW mean?
EW means expresses disgust.
How many points is EW worth?
EW is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends before any premium squares. A double word square doubles that, and a triple word square triples it.
What words can you make by adding a letter to EW?
EW takes 10 front hooks and 1 back hook. Adding a letter to an existing word on the board, a hook, scores the whole new word.
Examples: DEW, FEW, HEW, JEW, MEW, EWE.