Is “Hems” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
HEMS
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Unavailable

Meaning of Hems

noun
  1. 1.An utterance or sound of the voice like "hem", often indicative of hesitation or doubt, sometimes used to call attention.

verb
  1. 1.To make the sound expressed by the word hem; to hesitate in speaking.

noun
  1. 1.The border of an article of clothing doubled back and stitched together to finish the edge and prevent it from fraying.

  2. 2.A rim or margin of something.

  3. 3.In sheet metal design, a rim or edge folded back on itself to create a smooth edge and to increase strength or rigidity.

verb
  1. 1.(in sewing) To make a hem.

  2. 2.: To put hem on an article of clothing, to edge or put a border on something.

  3. 3.: To surround something or someone in a confining way.

    A small yard hemmed about by a tall hedge.