FOULLY
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is FOULLY a Scrabble word?
Yes. FOULLY 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
Part of speech: adverb
in a wicked and shameful manner; "two policemen were foully murdered"
- in a wicked and shameful manner; "two policemen were foully murdered"
- in an unfair and insulting manner; "this internationally known writer was foully condemned by the Muslim fundamentalists"
Synonyms
insultingly
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
FOULLY scores 12 points before board multipliers.
- F = 4
- O = 1
- U = 1
- L = 1
- L = 1
- Y = 4
Letter counts: F×1, L×2, O×1, U×1, Y×1
FOULLY has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
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Crossword relevance
FOULLY is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, starts with F, ends with Y, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "FOULLY — in a wicked and shameful manner; "two policemen were foully murdered"" (12 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
FOULLY 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 FOULLY a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
FOULLY (adverb): in a wicked and shameful manner; "two policemen were foully murdered". Additional senses: in an unfair and insulting manner; "this internationally known writer was foully condemned by the Muslim fundamentalists".
In standard Scrabble scoring, FOULLY 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. FOULLY 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.
FOULLY is 6 letters long, begins with F, ends with Y, and sorts to the alphagram FLLOUY. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so FOULLY is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 2 vowels, 4 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 6-letter entries, FOULLY 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, FOULLY carries 2 vowels and 4 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on F or Y are common study angles; browse words starting with F and words ending with Y to rehearse parallel sets.
FOULLY is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, starts with F, ends with Y, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 6-letter entries like FOULLY frequently cross shorter words; knowing that FOULLY contains F, L, O, U, Y helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as f????y to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside FOULLY include FO, LY, LL — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: F, O, U, L, Y. 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 foully 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 FOULLY as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "FOULLY — in a wicked and shameful manner; "two policemen were foully murdered"" (12 Scrabble points). 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 FOULLY a valid Scrabble word?
- FOULLY 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 FOULLY worth in Scrabble?
- FOULLY is worth 12 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: in a wicked and shameful manner; "two policemen were foully murdered". See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does FOULLY mean?
- FOULLY (adverb): in a wicked and shameful manner; "two policemen were foully murdered". Additional senses: in an unfair and insulting manner; "this internationally known writer was foully condemned by the Muslim fundamentalists". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of FOULLY?
- FOULLY 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 FOULLY have anagrams?
- FOULLY 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 FOULLY?
- FOULLY has 6 letters, starts with F, ends with Y, and uses the alphagram FLLOUY (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find FOULLY?
- 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 FOULLY. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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