HART
HEART is the vital organ that pumps blood through your body, and symbolically represents love, courage, and emotion. In word games, this essential 5-letter word scores 8 points in Scrabble, with the H tile worth 4 points.
Yes. HEART is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 8 points in Scrabble, 7 in Words With Friends and 8 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.
| Letter | H | E | A | R | T | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Words With Friends | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Wordfeud | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
The heart stands alone among organs as both biological marvel and universal symbol. This fist-sized muscle beats approximately 100,000 times daily, pumping 2,000 gallons of blood through 60,000 miles of vessels. Yet beyond its mechanical function, the heart has captured human imagination across every culture, representing love, courage, emotion, and the very essence of life. No other organ has inspired more poetry, art, or metaphor than this tireless pump that sustains our existence.
Anatomically, the heart is a four-chambered muscular organ weighing 8-12 ounces. Located slightly left of center in the chest, it operates through electrical impulses that coordinate contractions. The right side pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs, while the left side sends oxygen-rich blood throughout the body. This double circulation system, discovered by William Harvey in 1628, revolutionized medicine. Modern cardiology can repair, replace, and even transplant hearts, yet much mystery remains about this organ's connection to emotion and consciousness.
The heart's symbolic power transcends anatomy. Ancient Egyptians believed the heart, not the brain, was the seat of intelligence and emotion—they preserved it in mummies while discarding the brain. Greeks debated whether emotions originated in the heart or head. Across cultures, the heart represents love (♥), courage ("lionheart"), sincerity ("heartfelt"), and truth ("heart of the matter"). This symbolism persists despite scientific knowledge that emotions originate in the brain, suggesting deep psychological connections between heart sensations and emotional experience.
The etymology of HEART varies based on its origin and usage in the English language.
Anagrams: EARTHHATERRATHE
Hooks: no front hooks; back HEARTH, HEARTS, HEARTY.
Words inside HEART: 47 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: EARTHHATERRATHEEATHHAETHAREHARTHATEHEARHEATRATHRHEA. See all words from HEART.