Harbour
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
A sheltered port or coastal area where ships can anchor safely, protected from storms and rough water. Can also mean to give shelter to or maintain a thought or feeling.
“The fishing boats returned to harbour as the storm approached.”
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UK spelling with -OUR ending; H and B are less common consonants
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Worth 13 points; the H and B provide decent scoring potential
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