HAKA
/ˈhɐːkɘ/
4 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of HAKA
A group dance of New Zealand's Maori people featuring rhythmic chanting, vigorous facial and arm movements, and foot stamping. Traditionally a war dance, today it is also performed to welcome guests, as a mark of respect at occasions such as commemorations and funerals, as a challenge to opposing teams at sports events, and for artistic purposes.
To perform the haka.
Word Details
Is HAKA a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HAKA is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like HAKA are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for HAKA
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | a | k | a | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HAKA
6 words from the letters in HAKA
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use HAKA in Word Games
HAKA is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: HAKA is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HAKA to find 6 additional valid words.