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FELL

/fɛl/

4-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points

F 4
E 1
L 1
L 1

Meaning of FELL

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.
verb
  1. To make something fall; especially to chop down a tree.
  2. To strike down, kill, destroy.
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.
adjective
  1. Of a strong and cruel nature; eager and unsparing; grim; fierce; ruthless; savage.
    "one fell swoop"
  2. Strong and fiery; biting; keen; sharp; pungent
adverb
  1. Sharply; fiercely.
noun
  1. Anger; gall; melancholy.
noun
  1. The finer portions of ore, which go through the meshes when the ore is sorted by sifting.
verb
  1. (heading) To be moved downwards.
  2. To move downwards.
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About the word FELL

Is "FELL" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "FELL" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "FELL" worth?

In Scrabble, "FELL" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.

What does "FELL" mean?

A cutting-down of timber.

Does "FELL" have any anagrams?

No, "FELL" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.