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Fault

Yes, fault is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does fault mean?

noun

  1. a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention he made a bad mistake
  2. an imperfection in an object or machine a flaw caused the crystal to shatter
  3. the quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection they discussed the merits and demerits of her novel

verb

  1. put or pin the blame on

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for fault

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants2 / 3
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of fault

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters FAULT.

Words you can make from fault

Unscramble FAULT for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is fault a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Fault 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 fault worth in Scrabble?

Fault is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does fault mean?

Fault means: a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention.

Could fault be a Wordle answer?

Fault is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.