FINO is a valid Scrabble word — 7 points
Yes. FINO is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 8 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept FINO?
| Official Scrabble Players DictionaryUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word ListUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble WordsEnglish in most countries | Valid |
| Words with FriendsZynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 34 / 100
Our own measure of how useful FINO is to know. It scores 7 from 4 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 6.3% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for FINO
Front hooks — 0
None.
Back hooks — 1
finosChecked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How FINO scores
Face value of the 4 tiles in FINO, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| f | 1 | 2 |
| i | 1 | 9 |
| n | 1 | 6 |
| o | 1 | 8 |
Drawing exactly these 4 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 4,538.
What stands out about FINO
- The same 4 tiles also spell 2 other words, so the rack is worth re-reading before you play it.
Counted from the four word lists we hold, not taken from anywhere else. How we calculate things
What does FINO mean in Scrabble?
noun
A pale, dry style of sherry produced in southern Spain.
Fino is aged under a layer of yeast called flor, which protects the wine from oxidation and gives it a light, crisp character. It is typically served chilled as an aperitif before a meal.
How FINO is used
Distinguished from sweeter sherry styles by its pale color and dry taste.
- He ordered a glass of chilled fino before dinner.
- The fino had a crisp, slightly salty finish.
- Fino sherry pairs well with olives and almonds.
- She poured the fino into small glasses for her guests.
- The bodega specialized in producing fino under flor yeast.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of FINO and 5 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Anagrams of FINO
The 4 tiles of FINO in a different order — 2 found.
Words starting with FINO
5 longer words begin with FINO.
Words with FINO inside
3 words contain FINO in the middle. Words that start with FINO are listed separately above, so nothing is repeated.
Shorter words from the letters in FINO
Common questions about FINO
- Is FINO valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts FINO, where it scores 8 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is FINO worth?
- FINO is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words with Friends.
- What does FINO mean?
- A pale, dry style of sherry produced in southern Spain.
- What letters can be added to FINO?
- FINO takes 1 hook: 0 in front and 1 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 4 letters of FINO:
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