seven-letter word · 12 points
Is FERMENT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FERMENT is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun and a verb, most often meaning “a state of agitation or turbulent change or development”.
Quick answer
Is FERMENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. FERMENT is a valid 7-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
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- Letters
- 7
- Scrabble
- 12 pts
- Words With Friends
- 14 pts
- Anagrams
- 0
- Familiarity
- 99th percentile
FERMENT meaning and definition
FERMENT has 4 common senses and works as a noun and a verb. The most common meaning is listed first.
FERMENT as a noun
- A state of agitation or turbulent change or development.
- A substance capable of bringing about fermentation.
FERMENT as a verb
- Be in an agitated or excited state.
- Work up into agitation or excitement.
FERMENT Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
FERMENT scores 12 in Scrabble and 14 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is F, worth 4 in Scrabble.
Letter-by-letter tile values
| Letter | Scrabble | Words With Friends |
|---|---|---|
| F | 4 | 4 |
| E | 1 | 1 |
| R | 1 | 1 |
| M | 3 | 4 |
| E | 1 | 1 |
| N | 1 | 2 |
| T | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 12 | 14 |
FERMENT on premium squares
On a double word square FERMENT scores 24 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 36. Putting F on a triple letter square instead adds 8 points. That makes it a high-value word worth holding for a premium square rather than spending on a plain one. Played from a full rack, all 7 letters earn the 50-point Scrabble bingo bonus.
Anagrams of FERMENT
No other word uses exactly the letters in FERMENT.
Unscramble FERMENT: 86 words from its letters
The letters F, E, R, M, E, N, T make 86 shorter words, up to 5 letters long. Most common first.
- free7
- meet6
- net3
- rent4
- meter7
- fret7
- term6
- reef7
- tee3
- tree4
- enter5
- mere6
- ten3
- fee6
- fete7
- teem6
- teen4
- em4
- er2
- fen6
- metre7
- ne2
- re2
- rem5
- te2
- men5
- ee2
- eft6
- emf8
- en2
- ene3
- ern3
- erne4
- fe5
- fern7
- fet6
- me4
- mete6
- nee3
- neem6
- ref6
- rente5
- ret3
- rete4
- retem7
- tern4
- tref7
- een3
- ef5
- eme5
- ere3
- erf6
- erm5
- et2
- eten4
- feen7
- feer7
- feet7
- fem8
- feme9
- fent7
- fer6
- fere7
- ferm9
- freet8
- mee5
- meer6
- mene6
- ment6
- met5
- nef6
- nete4
- ree3
- reen4
- reft7
- remen7
- remet7
- ren3
- teer4
- tef6
- teme6
- tene4
- terf7
- terfe8
- terne5
- treen5
Words like FERMENT
One-letter changes to FERMENT, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Change one letter in FERMENT
- fervent13
Add one letter to FERMENT
- ferments13
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FERMENT word facts
FERMENT is a 7-letter word with 6 distinct letters: 2 vowels (E) and 5 consonants, with E repeated. It starts with F and ends with T. By corpus frequency, FERMENT is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
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FERMENT Scrabble word FAQ
Is FERMENT a Scrabble word?
Yes. FERMENT is a valid 7-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does FERMENT mean?
FERMENT is used as a noun and a verb. Its most common meaning is “a state of agitation or turbulent change or development”.
How many points is FERMENT worth in Scrabble?
FERMENT is worth 12 points in Scrabble: F (4) + E (1) + R (1) + M (3) + E (1) + N (1) + T (1). On a double word square it scores 24, and on a triple word square 36.
How many points is FERMENT in Words With Friends?
FERMENT is worth 14 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
Does FERMENT have any anagrams?
No. No other word uses exactly the letters in FERMENT, but 86 shorter words can be made from them.
What words can you make from the letters in FERMENT?
You can make 86 shorter words from the letters in FERMENT, including FREE, MEET, NET and RENT.
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