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Ferment

Yes, ferment is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does ferment mean?

noun

  1. a state of agitation or turbulent change or development the political ferment produced new leadership
  2. a substance capable of bringing about fermentation
  3. a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol

verb

  1. be in an agitated or excited state The Middle East is fermenting
  2. work up into agitation or excitement Islam is fermenting Africa
  3. cause to undergo fermentation We ferment the grapes for a very long time to achieve high alcohol content

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for ferment

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants2 / 5
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of ferment

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters FERMENT.

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Frequently asked questions

Is ferment a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Ferment 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 ferment worth in Scrabble?

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

What does ferment mean?

Ferment means: a state of agitation or turbulent change or development.