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 CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes FAINTERS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

FAINTER

10 pts

FAINTER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. FAINTER is a adjective form of faint. FAINT means "lacking clarity, brightness, or volume".

Meaning & examples

adjective

(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.

noun

One who faints.

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

FAINTER is a adjective form of faint. FAINT means "lacking clarity, brightness, or volume".

In a sentence: "It is fainter."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

FAINT8 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after FAINTER. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

FAINTERS11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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FAINTER Scrabble FAQ

Is FAINTER a Scrabble word?: FAINTER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does FAINTER mean?: FAINTER is a adjective form of faint. FAINT means "lacking clarity, brightness, or volume".
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 CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes FAINTERS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.