How many points is FAV worth in Scrabble?

FAV is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FAV?

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

Can you add a letter to FAV?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

FAV

9 pts

FAV is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. FAV is a noun form of favorite. FAVORITE means "a person or thing preferred above all others".

Meaning & examples

noun

Favorite (US) or favourite (UK)

verb

Favorite (US) or favourite (UK)

Antonyms: unfave

adjective

Favorite (US) or favourite (UK).

Definitions and examples via Free Dictionary API. Word-game validity is checked separately against NWL2023 and CSW24.

Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

FAV is a noun form of favorite. FAVORITE means "a person or thing preferred above all others".

In a sentence: "The fav is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of FAV. It scores 9 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

FAVORITE14 pts

Word forms

FAVS10 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after FAV. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in FAV, without blank tiles.

FA5 pts

Letter Values

= 9

FAV Scrabble FAQ

Is FAV a Scrabble word?: FAV is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does FAV mean?: FAV is a noun form of favorite. FAVORITE means "a person or thing preferred above all others".
How do you use FAV in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The fav is noted."
How many points is FAV worth in Scrabble?: FAV is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FAV?: FAV is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to FAV?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes FAVA, FAVE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.