HANSE
/hæns/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun
Definition of HANSE
A merchant guild, particularly the Fellowship of London Merchants (the "Old Hanse") given a monopoly on London's foreign trade by the Normans or its successor, the Company of Merchant Adventurers (the "New Hanse"), incorporated in 1497 and chartered under Henry VII and Elizabeth I.
The rights and privileges of such guilds, particularly their trade monopolies.
A commercial association of Scottish free burghs in the Middle Ages.
The guildhall of a Hanse.
A fee payable to the Hanse, particularly its entrance fee and the impost levied on non-members trading in its area.
That part of an elliptical or many-centred arch which has the shorter radius and immediately adjoins the impost.
That part of an elliptical or many-centred arch which has the shorter radius and immediately adjoins the impost.
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Is HANSE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HANSE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: HANSE uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for HANSE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | a | n | s | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HANSE
47 words from the letters in HANSE
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How to Use HANSE in Word Games
HANSE is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, HANSE is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HANSE to find 47 additional valid words.