seven-letter word · 11 points
Is FOUNDER a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FOUNDER is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun and a verb, most often meaning “inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse”.
Quick answer
Is FOUNDER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. FOUNDER is a valid 7-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, and it has 1 anagram: REFOUND.
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- Letters
- 7
- Scrabble
- 11 pts
- Words With Friends
- 13 pts
- Anagrams
- 1
- Familiarity
- 99th percentile
FOUNDER meaning and definition
FOUNDER has 4 common senses and works as a noun and a verb. The most common meaning is listed first.
FOUNDER as a noun
- Inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse.
- A person who founds or establishes some institution.
FOUNDER as a verb
- Fail utterly; collapse.
- Sink below the surface.
FOUNDER Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
FOUNDER scores 11 in Scrabble and 13 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 |
| O | 1 | 1 |
| U | 1 | 2 |
| N | 1 | 2 |
| D | 2 | 2 |
| E | 1 | 1 |
| R | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 11 | 13 |
FOUNDER on premium squares
On a double word square FOUNDER scores 22 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 33. Putting F on a triple letter square instead adds 8 points. Its middling value makes it a flexible play for scoring steadily without breaking up a strong rack. Played from a full rack, all 7 letters earn the 50-point Scrabble bingo bonus.
Rearranging the letters of FOUNDER
1 word uses exactly the same 7 letters as FOUNDER. See all anagrams of FOUNDER.
- refound11
Unscramble FOUNDER: 143 words from its letters
The letters F, O, U, N, D, E, R make 143 shorter words, up to 6 letters long. Most common first.
- run3
- end4
- do3
- round6
- one3
- red4
- nod4
- found9
- no2
- on2
- due4
- under6
- drone6
- dun4
- fund8
- refund10
- don4
- four7
- nude5
- ford8
- fore7
- rue3
- fond8
- fun6
- foe6
- fur6
- rod4
- rude5
- undo5
- done5
- ore3
- urn3
- den4
- doe4
- dour5
- duo4
- eon3
- er2
- fed7
- fen6
- fend8
- feud8
- fondu9
- fondue10
- ne2
- nerd5
- node5
- od3
- or2
- re2
- redo5
- roe3
- undoer7
- unfed9
- dune5
- rend5
- un2
- de3
- doer5
- ed3
- en2
- ern3
- euro4
- fe5
- fern7
- frond9
- nu2
- ode4
- ref6
- roue4
- rune4
- ufo6
- ur2
- urd4
- def7
- defo8
- dern5
- dero5
- doen5
- dof7
- doner6
- dor4
- dore5
- doun5
- dure5
- durn5
- duro5
- ef5
- enduro7
- enuf7
- erf6
- feod8
- fer6
- feu6
- foen7
- fon6
- fonder10
- fone7
- for6
- fou6
- foud8
- fouer8
- fro6
- froe7
- fud7
- fuero8
- funder10
- ned4
- nef6
- nor3
- nuder6
- nur3
- nurd5
- oe2
- of5
- oner4
- ord4
- orf6
- orfe7
- ou2
Words like FOUNDER
One-letter changes to FOUNDER, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Change one letter in FOUNDER
- bounder10
- pounder10
- rounder8
- sounder8
- foulder11
- founded12
- hounder11
- lounder8
- wounder11
Add one letter to FOUNDER
- flounder12
- founders12
Remove one letter from FOUNDER
- fonder10
- funder10
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FOUNDER word facts
FOUNDER is a 7-letter word with 7 distinct letters: 3 vowels (O, U and E) and 4 consonants. It starts with F and ends with R. By corpus frequency, FOUNDER is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
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FOUNDER Scrabble word FAQ
Is FOUNDER a Scrabble word?
Yes. FOUNDER is a valid 7-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does FOUNDER mean?
FOUNDER is used as a noun and a verb. Its most common meaning is “inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse”.
How many points is FOUNDER worth in Scrabble?
FOUNDER is worth 11 points in Scrabble: F (4) + O (1) + U (1) + N (1) + D (2) + E (1) + R (1). On a double word square it scores 22, and on a triple word square 33.
How many points is FOUNDER in Words With Friends?
FOUNDER is worth 13 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
What are the anagrams of FOUNDER?
FOUNDER has 1 anagram: REFOUND. Each uses exactly the same letters.
What words can you make from the letters in FOUNDER?
You can make 143 shorter words from the letters in FOUNDER, including RUN, END, DO and ROUND.
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