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Is FAINT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, FAINT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does FAINT mean?

  1. adjective

    deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

    “a faint outline”

  2. adjective

    lacking clarity or distinctness

    “a dim figure in the distance”

  3. adjective

    lacking strength or vigor

    “damning with faint praise”

  4. verb

    pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

5

Letters

F (4) + A (1) + I (1) + N (1) + T (1) = 8 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for FAINT

Single letters that turn FAINT into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from FAINT

The 28 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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