Haiku
/ˈhaɪ.kuː/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:12 pts5 letters
Definition of Haiku
noun
- A Japanese poem in three lines, the first and last consisting of five morae, and the second consisting of seven morae, usually with an emphasis on the season or a naturalistic theme.
- A three-line poem in any language, with five syllables in the first and last lines and seven syllables in the second, usually with an emphasis on the season or a naturalistic theme.
"Haiku, a poem"
Anagrams of Haiku
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Synonyms & Antonyms
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Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Haiku"
Haiku is a 5-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Haiku" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "haiku" is a medium-scoring word.