HOME
/(h)əʊm/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective, adverb
Definition of HOME
A dwelling.
One’s native land; the place or country in which one dwells; the place where one’s ancestors dwell or dwelt.
The locality where a thing is usually found, or was first found, or where it is naturally abundant; habitat; seat.
"the home of the pine"
(of animals) To return to its owner.
"The dog homed."
(always with "in on") To seek or aim for something.
"The missile was able to home in on the target."
Of or pertaining to one’s dwelling or country; domestic; not foreign; as home manufactures; home comforts.
(except in phrases) That strikes home; direct, pointed.
Personal, intimate.
Synonyms of HOME
Words with similar meaning
Examples of HOME in a Sentence
- "the home of the pine"
- "The dog homed."
- "The missile was able to home in on the target."
- "Everyone's gone to watch the game; there's nobody home."
Word Details
Is HOME a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HOME is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like HOME are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for HOME
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | o | m | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HOME
17 words from the letters in HOME
How to Use HOME in Word Games
HOME is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: HOME 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 HOME to find 17 additional valid words.