HARP
/hɑːp/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of HARP
A musical instrument consisting of a body and a curved neck, strung with strings of varying length that are stroked or plucked with the fingers and are vertical to the soundboard when viewed from the end of the body
A harmonica.
A grain sieve.
(usually with on) To repeatedly mention a subject.
"Why do you harp on a single small mistake?"
To play on (a harp or similar instrument)
To play (a tune) on the harp.
Examples of HARP in a Sentence
- "Why do you harp on a single small mistake?"
Word Details
Is HARP a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HARP is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like HARP are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for HARP
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | a | r | p | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HARP
10 words from the letters in HARP
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use HARP in Word Games
HARP is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: HARP is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HARP to find 10 additional valid words.