/ˈiː.uː/
interjection

Is EW a Scrabble word?

Yes, in one Scrabble list. EW is valid in NWL2023, but not in ENABLE and Collins. It scores 5 points in Scrabble and 5 in Words With Friends.

NWL Not in Collins Not in ENABLE

Meaning Expression of disgust or nausea.

Interjection 1 meaning

  1. Expression of disgust or nausea.

    “Ew! There’s a fly in my soup.”

Definitions adapted from Wiktionary: ew via Kaikki/Wiktextract, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where it comes from

Etymology

Onomatopoeic, ideophonic. Compare oh, ugh.

Similar and opposite words

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EW at a glance

EW has 2 letters and scores 5 points in Scrabble (E 1 + W 4) and 5 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #13,117 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in NWL2023.

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