FAINT
/feɪnt/
5-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of FAINT
noun
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The act of fainting, syncope.
"She suffered another faint."
- The state of one who has fainted; a swoon.
adjective
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(of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness
"I felt faint after my fifth gin and tonic."
- Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected
verb
- To lose consciousness through a lack of oxygen or nutrients to the brain, usually as a result of suddenly reduced blood flow (may be caused by emotional trauma, loss of blood or various medical conditions).
- To sink into dejection; to lose courage or spirit; to become depressed or despondent.
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About the word FAINT
Is "FAINT" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "FAINT" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "FAINT" worth?
In Scrabble, "FAINT" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.
What does "FAINT" mean?
The act of fainting, syncope.
Does "FAINT" have any anagrams?
No, "FAINT" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.