HARAKIRI
8 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of HARAKIRI
Ceremonial suicide by disembowelment, as by slicing open the abdomen with a dagger or knife: formerly practised in Japan by the Samurai when disgraced or sentenced to death.
Suicide or any suicidal action.
(by extension) An act against one's own interests.
Word Details
Is HARAKIRI a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HARAKIRI is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: HARAKIRI uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for HARAKIRI
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | a | r | a | k | i | r | i | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HARAKIRI
37 words from the letters in HARAKIRI
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How to Use HARAKIRI in Word Games
HARAKIRI is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HARAKIRI to find 37 additional valid words.