How many points is FAINTER worth in Scrabble?

FAINTER is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FAINTER?

FAINTER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes FAINTERS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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FAINTER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. FAINTER means "faint, lacking strength or vigor".

(of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness
Example: I felt faint after my fifth gin and tonic.
Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected
Barely perceptible; not bright, or loud, or sharp
Example: There was a faint red light in the distance.

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

faint, lacking strength or vigor

In a sentence: "It is fainter."

Check the Scrabble meaning of FAINTER. It scores 10 points.

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Is FAINTER a Scrabble word?: FAINTER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does FAINTER mean?: faint, lacking strength or vigor
How do you use FAINTER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is fainter."
How many points is FAINTER worth in Scrabble?: FAINTER is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FAINTER?: FAINTER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to FAINTER?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes FAINTERS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.