Is EH a Scrabble word?
Yes. EH is a valid Scrabble word in both tournament lists, NWL2023 and Collins, and in ENABLE. It scores 5 points in Scrabble and 4 in Words With Friends.
Meaning Used as a tag question, to emphasise what goes before or to request that the listener express an opinion about what has been said.
Interjection 4 meanings
Used as a tag question, to emphasise what goes before or to request that the listener express an opinion about what has been said.
“These hot dogs are pretty good, eh?”
In isolation, a request for repetition or clarification of what has just been said.
“—I've been studying Graphiurus murinus. —Eh? Studying what?”
In isolation, expressing surprise or confusion.
“—You're going to be a dad! —Eh? You're joking!”
An interjection used to ascertain the continued attention of someone addressed by the speaker.
“I went to the restaurant, eh, but my friends didn't show up.”
Verb 1 meaning
To use the interjection eh.
Adjective 1 meaning
Of mediocre quality; unremarkable.
“My French fries were eh.”
Adverb 1 meaning
Used to negate the following verb; (am/are/is/do/does) not.
Etymology
Natural exclamation; first recorded mid-16th century. Perhaps an unstressed variant of aye (“yes, yeah”). The Philippine sense is possibly influenced by Tagalog e and/or Spanish eh.
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EH at a glance
EH has 2 letters and scores 5 points in Scrabble (E 1 + H 4) and 4 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #4,510 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins (older SOWPODS edition).
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