HONE
/həʊn/
4-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 7 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of HONE
noun
- A sharpening stone composed of extra-fine grit used for removing the burr or curl from the blade of a razor or some other edge tool.
- A machine tool used in the manufacture of precision bores.
verb
- To sharpen with a hone; to whet.
- To use a hone to produce a precision bore.
noun
- A kind of swelling in the cheek.
verb
- To grumble.
- To pine, lament, or long.
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About the word HONE
Is "HONE" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "HONE" 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 "HONE" worth?
In Scrabble, "HONE" 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 "HONE" mean?
A sharpening stone composed of extra-fine grit used for removing the burr or curl from the blade of a razor or some other edge tool.
Does "HONE" have any anagrams?
No, "HONE" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.