FOUL
/faʊl/
4-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of FOUL
adjective
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Covered with, or containing unclean matter; dirty.
"A ship's bottom is foul when overgrown with barnacles"
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(of words or a way of speaking) obscene, vulgar or abusive.
"His foul language causes many people to believe he is uneducated."
noun
- A breach of the rules of a game, especially one involving inappropriate contact with an opposing player in order to gain an advantage; for example, tripping someone up in soccer, or contact of any kind in basketball.
- A (usually accidental) contact between a bowler and the lane before the bowler has released the ball.
verb
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To make dirty.
"She's fouled her diaper."
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To besmirch.
"He's fouled his reputation."
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About the word FOUL
Is "FOUL" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "FOUL" 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 "FOUL" worth?
In Scrabble, "FOUL" 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 "FOUL" mean?
Covered with, or containing unclean matter; dirty.
Does "FOUL" have any anagrams?
No, "FOUL" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.