FRETSAW is a valid Scrabble word — 13 points
Yes. FRETSAW is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 13 points in Scrabble and 13 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept FRETSAW?
| 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: 54 / 100
Our own measure of how useful FRETSAW is to know. It scores 13 from 7 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 5.9% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for FRETSAW
Front hooks — 0
None.
Back hooks — 1
fretsawsChecked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How FRETSAW scores
Face value of the 7 tiles in FRETSAW, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| f | 1 | 2 |
| r | 1 | 6 |
| e | 1 | 12 |
| t | 1 | 6 |
| s | 1 | 4 |
| a | 1 | 9 |
| w | 1 | 2 |
Drawing exactly these 7 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 257,323.
What does FRETSAW mean in Scrabble?
noun
A saw with a very narrow blade held in a frame, used to cut curves in thin wood.
A fretsaw lets a hobbyist cut delicate patterns that a broad saw could never follow. It is a staple of fretwork and model-making.
How FRETSAW is used
Used in woodworking and craft instructions.
- He cut the scrolled edge with a fretsaw.
- A fretsaw blade snaps easily if you press too hard.
- Grandfather kept his fretsaw hanging above the workbench.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of FRETSAW and 3 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Anagrams of FRETSAW
The 7 tiles of FRETSAW in a different order — 1 found.
Words starting with FRETSAW
1 longer words begin with FRETSAW.
Shorter words from the letters in FRETSAW
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Common questions about FRETSAW
- Is FRETSAW valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts FRETSAW, where it scores 13 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is FRETSAW worth?
- FRETSAW is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words with Friends.
- What does FRETSAW mean?
- A saw with a very narrow blade held in a frame, used to cut curves in thin wood.
- What letters can be added to FRETSAW?
- FRETSAW takes 1 hook: 0 in front and 1 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 7 letters of FRETSAW:
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