HANSES
6-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points
Meaning of HANSES
- A merchant guild, particularly the Fellowship of London Merchants (the "Old Hanse") given a monopoly on London's foreign trade by the Normans or its successor, the Company of Merchant Adventurers (the "New Hanse"), incorporated in 1497 and chartered under Henry VII and Elizabeth I.
- The rights and privileges of such guilds, particularly their trade monopolies.
- The guildhall of a Hanse.
- A fee payable to the Hanse, particularly its entrance fee and the impost levied on non-members trading in its area.
- That part of an elliptical or many-centred arch which has the shorter radius and immediately adjoins the impost.
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About the word HANSES
Is "HANSES" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "HANSES" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "HANSES" worth?
In Scrabble, "HANSES" is worth 9 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 27.
What does "HANSES" mean?
A merchant guild, particularly the Fellowship of London Merchants (the "Old Hanse") given a monopoly on London's foreign trade by the Normans or its successor, the Company of Merchant Adventurers (the "New Hanse"), incorporated in 1497 and chartered under Henry VII and Elizabeth I.
Does "HANSES" have any anagrams?
No, "HANSES" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.