HARBOUR
/ˈhɑɹbəɹ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of HARBOUR
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 HARBOUR 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 HARBOUR a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HARBOUR is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of HARBOUR earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for HARBOUR
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | a | r | b | o | u | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HARBOUR
57 words from the letters in HARBOUR
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How to Use HARBOUR in Word Games
HARBOUR is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since HARBOUR uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HARBOUR to find 57 additional valid words.