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   ha·ven

   /ˈhāv(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. a place of safety or refuge: "a haven for wildlife" Similar refugeretreatsheltersanctuaryasylumplace of safetyplace of securityport in a stormharboroasissanctum
   • ▪ an inlet providing shelter for ships or boats; a harbor or small port. Similar anchorageharborportmooringroadscoveinletbayfjordrare:harboragemoorageroadsteadhithe

   Word Origin late Old Englishhæfen, from Old Norse hǫfn; related to Dutch haven, German Hafen ‘harbor’.

   Scrabble Points: 11

   • H

     4

   • A

     1

   • V

     4

   • E

     1

   • N

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