FAN
/fæn/
3-letter word · 6 Scrabble points · 7 Words With Friends points
Meaning of FAN
- A hand-held device consisting of concertinaed material, or slats of material, gathered together at one end, that may be opened out into the shape of a sector of a circle and waved back and forth in order to move air towards oneself and cool oneself.
- An electrical or mechanical device for moving air, used for cooling people, machinery, etc.
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To blow air on (something) by means of a fan (hand-held, mechanical or electrical) or otherwise.
"We enjoyed standing at the edge of the cliff, being fanned by the wind."
- To slap (a behind, especially).
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A person who is fond of something or someone, especially an admirer of a performer or aficionado of a sport.
"I am a big fan of libraries."
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About the word FAN
Is "FAN" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "FAN" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "FAN" worth?
In Scrabble, "FAN" is worth 6 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 7 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 18.
What does "FAN" mean?
A hand-held device consisting of concertinaed material, or slats of material, gathered together at one end, that may be opened out into the shape of a sector of a circle and waved back and forth in order to move air towards oneself and cool oneself.
Does "FAN" have any anagrams?
No, "FAN" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.