FACULOUS
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is FACULOUS a Scrabble word?
Yes. FACULOUS is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (8 letters, 13 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
FACULOUS is a playable English word in our word-game dictionary. We do not ship a full collegiate dictionary entry for every rare word, but FACULOUS is accepted for anagram, crossword, and casual Scrabble-style study on UnscrambleTools.
Scrabble score breakdown
FACULOUS scores 13 points before board multipliers.
- F = 4
- A = 1
- C = 3
- U = 1
- L = 1
- O = 1
- U = 1
- S = 1
Letter counts: A×1, C×1, F×1, L×1, O×1, S×1, U×2
FACULOUS has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
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Crossword relevance
FACULOUS is a 8-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 8, starts with F, ends with S, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "She played FACULOUS for 13 base points, using the S hook on a double-word square."
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Complete word guide
FACULOUS is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is FACULOUS a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
FACULOUS is a playable English word in our word-game dictionary. We do not ship a full collegiate dictionary entry for every rare word, but FACULOUS is accepted for anagram, crossword, and casual Scrabble-style study on UnscrambleTools.
In standard Scrabble scoring, FACULOUS totals 13 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. FACULOUS relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
FACULOUS is 8 letters long, begins with F, ends with S, and sorts to the alphagram ACFLOSUU. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so FACULOUS is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 4 vowels, 4 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 8-letter entries, FACULOUS ranks by raw score (13 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include ZYZZYVAS, QUIZZIFY, QUIZZERY, QUIZZISH; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, FACULOUS carries 4 vowels and 4 consonants. Its vowel-heavy shape often plays cleanly from racks with excess vowels. Hooks on F or S are common study angles; browse words starting with F and words ending with S to rehearse parallel sets.
FACULOUS is a 8-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 8, starts with F, ends with S, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 8-letter entries like FACULOUS frequently cross shorter words; knowing that FACULOUS contains A, C, F, L, O, S, U helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as f??????s to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside FACULOUS include AC, CU, FA — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: F, A, C, U, L, O, S. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble faculous directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 13 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat FACULOUS as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "She played FACULOUS for 13 base points, using the S hook on a double-word square." If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is FACULOUS a valid Scrabble word?
- FACULOUS is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (8 letters, 13 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is FACULOUS worth in Scrabble?
- FACULOUS is worth 13 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does FACULOUS mean?
- FACULOUS is a playable English word in our word-game dictionary. We do not ship a full collegiate dictionary entry for every rare word, but FACULOUS is accepted for anagram, crossword, and casual Scrabble-style study on UnscrambleTools.
- What is the Scrabble score of FACULOUS?
- FACULOUS scores 13 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 8-letter words.
- Does FACULOUS have anagrams?
- FACULOUS has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in FACULOUS?
- FACULOUS has 8 letters, starts with F, ends with S, and uses the alphagram ACFLOSUU (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find FACULOUS?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 8-letter results or "contains" patterns that match FACULOUS. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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