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Hedge

Yes, hedge is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does hedge mean?

noun

  1. a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
  2. any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change
  3. an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement when you say `maybe' you are just hedging

verb

  1. avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) He dodged the issue
  2. hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge The animals were hedged in
  3. enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges hedge the property

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for hedge

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants2 / 3
Scrabble points10
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of hedge

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters HEDGE.

Words you can make from hedge

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Frequently asked questions

Is hedge a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Hedge is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is hedge worth in Scrabble?

Hedge is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does hedge mean?

Hedge means: a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes.

Could hedge be a Wordle answer?

Hedge is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.