HARBOR
/ˈhɑːbə/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of HARBOR
Any place of shelter.
"The neighborhood is a well-known harbor for petty thieves."
A sheltered expanse of water, adjacent to land, in which ships may anchor or dock, especially for loading and unloading.
(glassworking) A mixing box for materials.
To provide a harbor or safe place for.
"The docks, which once harbored tall ships, now harbor only petty thieves."
To take refuge or shelter in a protected expanse of water.
"The fleet harbored in the south."
To drive (a hunted stag) to covert.
Examples of HARBOR in a Sentence
- "The neighborhood is a well-known harbor for petty thieves."
- "The docks, which once harbored tall ships, now harbor only petty thieves."
- "The fleet harbored in the south."
Word Details
Is HARBOR a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HARBOR is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: HARBOR uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for HARBOR
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | a | r | b | o | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HARBOR
36 words from the letters in HARBOR
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4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use HARBOR in Word Games
HARBOR is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, HARBOR 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 HARBOR to find 36 additional valid words.