Dictionary
Fairlead
f 4a 1i 1r 1l 1e 1a 1d 2
About 2 syllables
noun · 8 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does fairlead mean?
noun
a pulley-block used to guide a rope forming part of a ship's rigging to avoid chafing
Is FAIRLEAD a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is FAIRLEAD worth?
Scrabble
12 ptsWords With Friends
13 ptsWordfeud
12 ptsNYT Crossplay
13 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in FAIRLEAD
Hooks for FAIRLEAD
Add one letter to the front or back of FAIRLEAD to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Words that end like FAIRLEAD
Common words that share the ending -EAD, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
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All words ending in -EAD Fairlead: quick answers
Is FAIRLEAD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. FAIRLEAD is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 12 points before board bonuses.
How many points is FAIRLEAD worth?
FAIRLEAD scores 12 points in Scrabble, 13 in Words With Friends, 12 in Wordfeud and 13 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does fairlead mean?
As a noun, fairlead means “a pulley-block used to guide a rope forming part of a ship's rigging to avoid chafing”.
What words can you make with the letters in FAIRLEAD?
You can make 226 shorter words from FAIRLEAD, such as AEFALD, AFEARD, AFIELD, AFRAID. See the full list.