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Fairlead

Yes, fairlead is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does fairlead mean?

noun

  1. a pulley-block used to guide a rope forming part of a ship's rigging to avoid chafing

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants4 / 4
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of fairlead

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters FAIRLEAD.

Words you can make from fairlead

Unscramble FAIRLEAD for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is fairlead a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Fairlead is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is fairlead worth in Scrabble?

Fairlead is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does fairlead mean?

Fairlead means: a pulley-block used to guide a rope forming part of a ship's rigging to avoid chafing.