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Herd

Yes, herd is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble.

What does herd mean?

noun

  1. a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
  2. a group of wild mammals of one species that remain together: antelope or elephants or seals or whales or zebra
  3. a crowd especially of ordinary or undistinguished persons or things his brilliance raised him above the ruck

verb

  1. cause to herd, drive, or crowd together We herded the children into a spare classroom
  2. move together, like a herd
  3. keep, move, or drive animals Who will be herding the cattle when the cowboy dies?

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for herd

Word facts

Letters4
Vowels / consonants1 / 3
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of herd

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters HERD.

Words you can make from herd

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Frequently asked questions

Is herd a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Herd 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 herd worth in Scrabble?

Herd is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does herd mean?

Herd means: a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans.