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Word: FELLS

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
F 4 E 1 L 1 L 1 S 1
Length 5 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /fหˆells/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 8 pts
WWF Score 10 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 1
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 4
Top Tile F (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Intermediate
Spelling Pitfalls Remember the double letters "LL". It is easy to miss one during high-speed play.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of FELLS

noun
  1. A cutting-down of timber.
  2. The stitching down of a fold of cloth; specifically, the portion of a kilt, from the waist to the seat, where the pleats are stitched down.
  3. The end of a web, formed by the last thread of the weft.
verb
  1. To make something fall; especially to chop down a tree.
  2. To strike down, kill, destroy.
  3. To stitch down a protruding flap of fabric, as a seam allowance, or pleat.
noun
  1. An animal skin, hide, pelt.
  2. Human skin (now only as a metaphorical use of previous sense).
noun
  1. (obsolete outside Britain) A rocky ridge or chain of mountains.
  2. (obsolete outside Britain) A wild field or upland moor.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "fells", surprising the rest of the board members."
  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "fells" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 8 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 8 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 10 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FELLS a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
FELLS is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is FELLS worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, FELLS is worth 8 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 10 points.
How many syllables are in FELLS? โ–ผ
There is 1 syllable in FELLS.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing FELLS:

  • # the fells effect
  • # master of fells
  • # playing with fells
  • # in terms of fells

Anagrams

Words that contain the exact same letters as FELLS:

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Hook Words

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Sub-words

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (5 Letters)

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