How many points is FAN worth in Scrabble?

FAN is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FAN?

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

Can you add a letter to FAN?

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

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FAN

6 pts

FAN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points. FAN means "to cool by moving air".

Meaning & examples

/fæn/

Pronunciation: /fæn/

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noun

A hand-held device consisting of concertinaed material, or slats of material, gathered together at one end, that may be opened out into the shape of a sector of a circle and waved back and forth in order to move air towards oneself and cool oneself.
An electrical or mechanical device for moving air, used for cooling people, machinery, etc.
The action of fanning; agitation of the air.

verb

To blow air on (something) by means of a fan (hand-held, mechanical or electrical) or otherwise.
Example: We enjoyed standing at the edge of the cliff, being fanned by the wind.
To slap (a behind, especially).
(usually to fan out) To move or spread in multiple directions from one point, in the shape of a hand-held fan.

noun

A person who is fond of something or someone, especially an admirer of a performer or aficionado of a sport.
Example: I am a big fan of libraries.

Antonyms: hater

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to cool by moving air

In a sentence: "They fan."

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Letter Values

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FAN Scrabble FAQ

Is FAN a Scrabble word?: FAN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points.
What does FAN mean?: to cool by moving air
How do you use FAN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They fan."
How many points is FAN worth in Scrabble?: FAN is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FAN?: FAN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to FAN?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes FANE, FANG, FANO. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

FAN

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