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HOME

/(h)əʊm/

4-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points

H 4
O 1
M 3
E 1

Meaning of HOME

noun
  1. A dwelling.
  2. One’s native land; the place or country in which one dwells; the place where one’s ancestors dwell or dwelt.
verb
  1. (of animals) To return to its owner.
    "The dog homed."
  2. (always with "in on") To seek or aim for something.
    "The missile was able to home in on the target."
adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to one’s dwelling or country; domestic; not foreign; as home manufactures; home comforts.
  2. (except in phrases) That strikes home; direct, pointed.
adverb
  1. To one's home
  2. At or in one's place of residence or one's customary or official location; at home
    "Everyone's gone to watch the game; there's nobody home."
noun
  1. A directory that contains a user's files.
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About the word HOME

Is "HOME" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "HOME" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "HOME" worth?

In Scrabble, "HOME" is worth 9 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 27.

What does "HOME" mean?

A dwelling.

Does "HOME" have any anagrams?

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