HARBOURS
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of HARBOURS
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 HARBOURS 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 HARBOURS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HARBOURS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: HARBOURS uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for HARBOURS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | a | r | b | o | u | r | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HARBOURS
100 words from the letters in HARBOURS
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How to Use HARBOURS in Word Games
HARBOURS is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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