HEX

/hɛks/

3-letter word · 13 Scrabble points · 12 Words With Friends points

H 4

E 1

X 8

Meaning of HEX

noun

An evil spell or curse.
A witch.

verb

To cast a spell on (specifically an evil spell), to bewitch.

noun

A number system with base sixteen, using the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E and F, most used in computing as a hexadecimal digit can represent four bits, half a standard byte.
A number expressed in the hexadecimal system.

noun

A hexagonal space on a game board.
A hexagon-shaped item of rock climbing equipment intended to be wedged into a crack or other opening in the rock.

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About the word HEX

Is "HEX" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "HEX" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 13 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "HEX" worth?

In Scrabble, "HEX" is worth 13 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 12 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 39.

What does "HEX" mean?

An evil spell or curse.

Does "HEX" have any anagrams?

No, "HEX" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.