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HANSES

6 letters · 2 syllables · noun

H 4/3
A 1/1
N 1/2
S 1/1
E 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of HANSES

noun

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.

noun

The rights and privileges of such guilds, particularly their trade monopolies.

noun

A commercial association of Scottish free burghs in the Middle Ages.

noun

The guildhall of a Hanse.

noun

A fee payable to the Hanse, particularly its entrance fee and the impost levied on non-members trading in its area.

noun

That part of an elliptical or many-centred arch which has the shorter radius and immediately adjoins the impost.

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
9
points

Is HANSES a Scrabble Word?

Yes, HANSES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

Tip: HANSES uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for HANSES

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter hanses Total
Scrabble 411111 9
WWF 312111 9

How to Use HANSES in Word Games

HANSES is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, HANSES 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 HANSES to find 65 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About HANSES

What does HANSES mean?
HANSES is a noun. 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.
Is HANSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HANSES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is HANSES worth in Scrabble?
HANSES is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from HANSES?
You can make 65 words from the letters in HANSES. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of HANSES?
Synonyms of HANSES include: guildhall, hanse, Hanseatic League, guild, hanse-gild, hanse-penny. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.