ARHAT
/ˈɑːhæt/
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of ARHAT
One who has attained enlightenment; a Buddhist saint.
"1954: Over and against the arhat, retreating from appearances into an entirely transcendental Nirvana, stands the Bodhisattva, for whom Suchness and the world of contingencies are one — Aldous Huxley, The Doors of Perception (Chatto & Windus 1954, p. 32)"
One of the stages of the ascetic's spiritual evolution, when all passions (anger, ego, deception, greed, attachment, hatred and ignorance) are destroyed; arhanta.
Examples of ARHAT in a Sentence
- "1954: Over and against the arhat, retreating from appearances into an entirely transcendental Nirvana, stands the Bodhisattva, for whom Suchness and the world of contingencies are one — Aldous Huxley, The Doors of Perception (Chatto & Windus 1954, p. 32)"
Word Details
Is ARHAT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ARHAT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ARHAT uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ARHAT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | r | h | a | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ARHAT
22 words from the letters in ARHAT
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How to Use ARHAT in Word Games
ARHAT is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, ARHAT 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 ARHAT to find 22 additional valid words.