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HARKENING

9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun

H 4/3
A 1/1
R 1/1
K 5/5
E 1/1
N 1/2
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of HARKENING

verb

To hark back, to return or revert (to a subject, etc.), to allude to, to evoke, to long or pine for (a past event or era).

noun

The act of one who harkens or listens.

verb

(obsolete except poetic) To hear (something) with attention; to have regard to (something).

verb

To listen; to attend or give heed to what is uttered; to hear with attention, compliance, or obedience.

verb

To enquire; to seek information.

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
19
points

Is HARKENING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts Words With Friends — 19 pts

Tip: HARKENING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for HARKENING

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

Letter harkening Total
Scrabble 411511112 17
WWF 311512123 19

Anagrams of HARKENING

Words made by rearranging the exact same 9 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in HARKENING

100 words from the letters in HARKENING

How to Use HARKENING in Word Games

HARKENING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HARKENING to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About HARKENING

What does HARKENING mean?
HARKENING is a verb. To hark back, to return or revert (to a subject, etc.), to allude to, to evoke, to long or pine for (a past event or era).
Is HARKENING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HARKENING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is HARKENING worth in Scrabble?
HARKENING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from HARKENING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in HARKENING. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of HARKENING?
The anagrams of HARKENING (words using the exact same letters) are: HANKERING. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.