HEEL
/hiːl/
4-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 7 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of HEEL
noun
- The rear part of the foot, where it joins the leg.
- The part of a shoe's sole which supports the foot's heel.
verb
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To follow at somebody's heels; to chase closely.
"She called to her dog to heel."
- To add a heel to, or increase the size of the heel of (a shoe or boot).
noun
- The act of inclining or canting from a vertical position; a cant.
verb
- To incline to one side; to tilt.
verb
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To make better from a disease, wound, etc.; to revive or cure.
"This bandage will heal your cut."
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To become better or healthy again.
"Bandages allow cuts to heal."
verb
- To hide, conceal, and keep secret, especially for a secret society (such as the masons).
- (now especially in the phrase "hele in") To cover or conceal (a seedling, plant, roots, etc).
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About the word HEEL
Is "HEEL" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "HEEL" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "HEEL" worth?
In Scrabble, "HEEL" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 7 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.
What does "HEEL" mean?
The rear part of the foot, where it joins the leg.
Does "HEEL" have any anagrams?
No, "HEEL" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.