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MEW

/mjuː/

3-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points

M 3
E 1
W 4

Meaning of MEW

noun
  1. A gull, seagull.
noun
  1. A prison, or other place of confinement.
  2. A hiding place; a secret store or den.
verb
  1. To shut away, confine, lock up.
  2. (of a bird) To moult.
    "The hawk mewed his feathers."
noun
  1. The crying sound of a cat; a meow, especially of a kitten.
  2. The crying sound of a gull.
verb
  1. (of a cat, especially of a kitten) To meow.
interjection
  1. A cat's (especially a kitten's) cry.
  2. A gull's cry.
verb
  1. To flatten the tongue against the roof of the mouth for supposed health benefits.
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About the word MEW

Is "MEW" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "MEW" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "MEW" worth?

In Scrabble, "MEW" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.

What does "MEW" mean?

A gull, seagull.

Does "MEW" have any anagrams?

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