Definition of HUT
A small, simple one-storey dwelling or shelter, often with just one room, and generally built of readily available local materials.
"a thatched hut; a mud hut; a shepherd’s hut"
A small wooden shed.
"a groundsman’s hut"
A small stack of grain.
To provide (someone) with shelter in a hut.
"to hut troops in winter quarters"
To take shelter in a hut.
To stack (sheaves of grain).
Examples of HUT in a Sentence
- "a thatched hut; a mud hut; a shepherd’s hut"
- "a groundsman’s hut"
- "to hut troops in winter quarters"
Word Details
Is HUT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HUT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like HUT are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for HUT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | u | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HUT
2 words from the letters in HUT
2-letter words
How to Use HUT in Word Games
HUT is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: HUT is only 3 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 HUT to find 2 additional valid words.