HAUNT
/hænt/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of HAUNT
A place at which one is regularly found; a habitation or hangout.
"I went back the town I used to live and visited all my old haunts."
A ghost.
A feeding place for animals.
To inhabit, or visit frequently (most often used in reference to ghosts).
"A couple of ghosts haunt the old, burnt-down house."
To make uneasy, restless.
"The memory of his past failures haunted him."
To stalk, to follow
"The policeman haunted him, following him everywhere."
Examples of HAUNT in a Sentence
- "I went back the town I used to live and visited all my old haunts."
- "A couple of ghosts haunt the old, burnt-down house."
- "The memory of his past failures haunted him."
- "The policeman haunted him, following him everywhere."
Word Details
Is HAUNT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HAUNT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: HAUNT uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for HAUNT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | a | u | n | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HAUNT
32 words from the letters in HAUNT
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use HAUNT in Word Games
HAUNT is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, HAUNT 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 HAUNT to find 32 additional valid words.