Word: HEX
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of HEX
- An evil spell or curse.
- A witch.
- A spell (now rare but still found in compounds such as hex sign and hexcraft).
- To cast a spell on (specifically an evil spell), to bewitch.
- A number system with base sixteen, using the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E and F, most used in computing as a hexadecimal digit can represent four bits, half a standard byte.
- A number expressed in the hexadecimal system.
- A hexagonal space on a game board.
- A hexagon-shaped item of rock climbing equipment intended to be wedged into a crack or other opening in the rock.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "hex" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "hex" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HEX a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is HEX worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in HEX? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing HEX:
- # the hex effect
- # master of hex
- # playing with hex
- # in terms of hex
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