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FOSTER

6-letter noun (agent) • 9 Scrabble points • 9 WWF points

f4
o1
s1
t1
e1
r1
6
Letters
2
Vowels
4
Consonants
9
Scrabble
9
WWF
1
Anagrams

Definition of FOSTER

FOSTER is a valid 6-letter English noun (agent) recognized in major word game dictionaries including the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary (OSPD) and the Tournament Word List (TWL). This word scores 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, giving it solid scoring potential in competitive play. The word contains 2 vowels and 4 consonants.

Word Properties

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Part of Speech
Noun (agent)
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Syllables
2 syllables
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Difficulty
Easy (3/10)
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Unique Letters
6 of 6 letters

FOSTER has a word difficulty rating of 3 out of 10, categorized as "Easy." This rating is calculated based on the rarity of its component letters in everyday English usage. The word consists primarily of common, frequently-used letters, making it one that most players would be familiar with.

Letter Analysis

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The 6 letters in FOSTER break down into 2 vowels and 4 consonants. Every letter in FOSTER appears exactly once, meaning you need 6 different tiles to play this word. The highest-value Scrabble tile in FOSTER is F, worth 4 points. Approximately 83% of the letters in FOSTER are among the nine most common letters in English (E, T, A, O, I, N, S, H, R).

Anagrams of FOSTER

These 1 word uses the exact same 6 letters as FOSTER, rearranged into a different order. Knowing anagrams is a valuable skill in Scrabble and Words With Friends, as it gives you more options when looking at the same set of letters on your rack.

Words That Rhyme With FOSTER

These words share a similar ending pattern with FOSTER, ending in -TER. Rhyming words are useful for poetry, song lyrics, word games, and creative writing. They can also help you discover words with similar letter patterns.

Using FOSTER in Word Games

Scrabble Strategy

FOSTER is worth 9 base points in Scrabble. This is a solid mid-range word. Try to place the highest-value letter (F = 4 points) on a bonus square to boost your score. On a Double Word Score, FOSTER earns 18 points.

Consider playing FOSTER as a parallel play alongside existing words to score points from multiple new words created simultaneously.

Words With Friends Tips

In Words With Friends, FOSTER scores 9 points. This word scores the same in both games, so your strategy transfers well between platforms. The Words With Friends board has a different layout of premium squares compared to Scrabble, so look for TW (Triple Word) and TL (Triple Letter) squares specific to the WWF board.

Is FOSTER a Valid Scrabble Word?

Yes, FOSTER is a valid Scrabble word worth 9 points.

FOSTER can be played in Scrabble, Words With Friends, and most other word games. At 9 points, it provides a solid scoring opportunity in competitive play.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is FOSTER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, FOSTER is a valid word in both Scrabble and Words With Friends. In Scrabble, FOSTER is worth 9 points, making it a solid mid-range word. In Words With Friends, it earns 9 points due to slightly different tile values.

How many letters are in FOSTER?

FOSTER contains 6 letters total: 2 vowels and 4 consonants. It uses 6 unique letters, each appearing exactly once.

How many syllables does FOSTER have?

FOSTER has approximately 2 syllables. Knowing the syllable count helps with pronunciation and can be useful for poetry, word games, and language learning.

What are the anagrams of FOSTER?

Words you can make by rearranging all the letters of FOSTER include: FOREST. These anagram uses the exact same 6 letters in a different order.

What words rhyme with FOSTER?

Words that share a similar ending sound with FOSTER include: ITER, OXTER, HATER, VOTER, AFTER. These words end with the same letter pattern, making them useful for word games, poetry, and creative writing.

What words can you make from the letters in FOSTER?

You can unscramble the letters in FOSTER to find many shorter words and rearrangements. Visit our dedicated unscramble page for FOSTER to see every possible word you can create from these 6 letters, complete with Scrabble and Words With Friends scores.

Related 6-Letter Words

These 6-letter words share a similar beginning with FOSTER, starting with FO. Exploring related words can expand your vocabulary and give you more options during word games.

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