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FAULT

8 pts

FAULT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. FAULT means "to criticize".

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

to criticize

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Add one letter after FAULT. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in FAULT, without blank tiles.

Word forms

Letter Values

F4
A1
U1
L1
T1
= 8

FAULT Scrabble FAQ

Is FAULT a Scrabble word?
FAULT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
How many points is FAULT worth in Scrabble?
FAULT is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FAULT?
FAULT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to FAULT?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes FAULTS, FAULTY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.