FAVOUS
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is FAVOUS a Scrabble word?
Yes. FAVOUS is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (6 letters, 12 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
FAVOUS is a playable English word in our word-game dictionary. We do not ship a full collegiate dictionary entry for every rare word, but FAVOUS is accepted for anagram, crossword, and casual Scrabble-style study on UnscrambleTools.
Scrabble score breakdown
FAVOUS scores 12 points before board multipliers.
- F = 4
- A = 1
- V = 4
- O = 1
- U = 1
- S = 1
Letter counts: A×1, F×1, O×1, S×1, U×1, V×1
FAVOUS has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
Similar 6-letter words
Crossword relevance
FAVOUS is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, 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 FAVOUS for 12 base points, using the S hook on a double-word square."
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Complete word guide
FAVOUS 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 FAVOUS a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
FAVOUS is a playable English word in our word-game dictionary. We do not ship a full collegiate dictionary entry for every rare word, but FAVOUS is accepted for anagram, crossword, and casual Scrabble-style study on UnscrambleTools.
In standard Scrabble scoring, FAVOUS totals 12 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. FAVOUS 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.
FAVOUS is 6 letters long, begins with F, ends with S, and sorts to the alphagram AFOSUV. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so FAVOUS is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 3 vowels, 3 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 6-letter entries, FAVOUS ranks by raw score (12 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include QUIZZY, BEZAZZ, PIZAZZ, ZAQQUM; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, FAVOUS carries 3 vowels and 3 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.
FAVOUS is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, starts with F, ends with S, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 6-letter entries like FAVOUS frequently cross shorter words; knowing that FAVOUS contains A, F, O, S, U, V 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 FAVOUS include AV, FA, VO — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: F, A, V, O, U, 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 favous directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 12 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 FAVOUS as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "She played FAVOUS for 12 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 FAVOUS a valid Scrabble word?
- FAVOUS is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (6 letters, 12 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 FAVOUS worth in Scrabble?
- FAVOUS is worth 12 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does FAVOUS mean?
- FAVOUS is a playable English word in our word-game dictionary. We do not ship a full collegiate dictionary entry for every rare word, but FAVOUS is accepted for anagram, crossword, and casual Scrabble-style study on UnscrambleTools.
- What is the Scrabble score of FAVOUS?
- FAVOUS scores 12 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 6-letter words.
- Does FAVOUS have anagrams?
- FAVOUS 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 FAVOUS?
- FAVOUS has 6 letters, starts with F, ends with S, and uses the alphagram AFOSUV (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find FAVOUS?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 6-letter results or "contains" patterns that match FAVOUS. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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