Is FAINTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FAINTS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does FAINTS mean?
Faints is a form of FAINT.
- adjective
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
“a faint outline”
- adjective
lacking clarity or distinctness
“a dim figure in the distance”
- adjective
lacking strength or vigor
“damning with faint praise”
- 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
9
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
6
Letters
F (4) + A (1) + I (1) + N (1) + T (1) + S (1) = 9 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 FAINTS
FAINTS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from FAINTS
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