How many points is FIRE worth in Scrabble?

FIRE is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FIRE?

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

Can you add a letter to FIRE?

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

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FIRE

7 pts

FIRE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. FIRE means "to project by discharging from a gun".

Meaning & examples

/ˈfɑeə(ɹ)/

noun

A (usually self-sustaining) chemical reaction involving the bonding of oxygen with carbon or other fuel, with the production of heat and the presence of flame or smouldering.
An instance of this chemical reaction, especially when intentionally created and maintained in a specific location to a useful end (such as a campfire or a hearth fire).
Example: We sat about the fire singing songs and telling tales.
The occurrence, often accidental, of fire in a certain place, causing damage and danger.
Example: During hot and dry summers many fires in forests are caused by regardlessly discarded cigarette butts.

Synonyms: blaze, conflagration, inferno

verb

To set (something, often a building) on fire.
To heat as with fire, but without setting on fire, as ceramic, metal objects, etc.
Example: If you fire the pottery at too high a temperature, it may crack.
To drive away by setting a fire.

Synonyms: set on fire, cards, dehire, dismiss, give the boot, give the elbow, give the old heave-ho, let go

Antonyms: hire

adjective

Amazing; excellent.
Example: That shit is fire, yo!

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to project by discharging from a gun

In a sentence: "They fire."

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Front hooks

Add one letter before FIRE. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

AFIRE8 pts

Back hooks

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

FIREE8 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 7

FIRE Scrabble FAQ

Is FIRE a Scrabble word?: FIRE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
What does FIRE mean?: to project by discharging from a gun
How do you use FIRE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They fire."
How many points is FIRE worth in Scrabble?: FIRE is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FIRE?: FIRE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to FIRE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes AFIRE, FIREE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

FIRE

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