h-e-b-r-e-w
HEBREW refers to the ancient Semitic language of the Jewish people or a member of that people. In word games, it's a solid 6-letter word with good scoring potential from the W tile (4 points).
14
Points in Scrabble
Base tile values • No multipliers applied
HEBREW is both a language and an identity. As a language, Hebrew is one of the world's oldest, with a history spanning over 3,000 years. Modern Hebrew was revived in the 19th and 20th centuries and is now the official language of Israel.
In word games, HEBREW scores 14 base points. While it lacks high-value tiles like Q or Z, the W (4 points) and H (4 points) provide decent scoring. The double E also offers flexibility for creating parallel plays.
Strategic tip: HEBREW works well in combination plays. The -EW ending can form multiple two-letter words (HE, WE), while the initial HE- can connect with many existing board positions. Look for opportunities to play it across premium squares.
HEBREW comes from the Latin "Hebraeus" and Greek "Hebraios," ultimately from the Hebrew "ivri," meaning "one from beyond" or "from the other side," possibly referring to Abraham crossing the Euphrates River. The term has been used in English since before the 12th century.
•HEBREW contains two high-value consonants (H=4, W=4) making it worth 14 base points
•Language and cultural words like HEBREW are perfectly valid and often overlooked in games
•The double E in HEBREW provides excellent hooking opportunities for parallel plays
"Playing HEBREW with the W on a triple letter score gave me a nice 42-point word!"
"Cultural words like HEBREW are my secret weapons - everyone knows them but forgets they're valid!"
PUZZLE
26 pts
QUARTZ
24 pts
WIZARD
19 pts
FROZEN
18 pts
SPHINX
18 pts
GALAXY
17 pts
JUMPER
17 pts
EXOTIC
15 pts