Unscramble FILET - 31 Words Found

We found 31 words by unscrambling the letters in FILET. The highest scoring Scrabble word from FILET is FILET worth 8 points.

What does FILET mean?

A headband; a ribbon or other band used to tie the hair up, or keep a headdress in place, or for decoration.

Complete Definitions of Filet /ˈfɪleɪ/

Noun

  1. A headband; a ribbon or other band used to tie the hair up, or keep a headdress in place, or for decoration.
  2. A fine strip of any material, in various technical uses.
  3. A heavy bead of waterproofing compound or sealant material generally installed at the point where vertical and horizontal surfaces meet.
  4. (drafting, CAD) A rounded relief or cut at an edge, especially an inside edge, added for a finished appearance and to break sharp edges.
  5. A strip or compact piece of meat or fish from which any bones and skin and feathers have been removed.

Synonyms: filet

Antonyms: round

Verb

  1. To slice, bone or make into fillets.
  2. To apply, create, or specify a rounded or filled corner to.

Synonyms: bone, debone

Word Statistics

Total Words Found

31

Letter Count

5

Highest Scoring Word

FILET

FILET Scrabble Score

8 pts

Letter Point Values

F 4
I 1
L 1
E 1
T 1

Letter Analysis for FILET

ABC

Vowels

2 (I, E)

abc

Consonants

3 (F, L, T)

Total Point Value

8 pts

Avg Points/Letter

1.6

High-value letters: F (4 pts) — try to use this letter in longer words to maximize your score.

Words You Can Make

5 Letter Words (2)

FILET 8 pts
FLITE 8 pts

4 Letter Words (9)

FELT 7 pts
FILE 7 pts
FLIT 7 pts
LEFT 7 pts
LIEF 7 pts
LIFE 7 pts
LIFT 7 pts
LITE 4 pts
TILE 4 pts

3 Letter Words (13)

EFT 6 pts
ELF 6 pts
FET 6 pts
FIE 6 pts
FIL 6 pts
FIT 6 pts
LEI 3 pts
LET 3 pts
LIE 3 pts
LIT 3 pts
TEL 3 pts
TIE 3 pts
TIL 3 pts

2 Letter Words (7)

EF 5 pts
IF 5 pts
EL 2 pts
ET 2 pts
IT 2 pts
LI 2 pts
TI 2 pts

Word Game Tips for FILET

Balanced letter mix: FILET has a good balance of 2 vowels and 3 consonants, giving you plenty of word-forming options.

Go for the best play: The highest-scoring word from these letters is FILET worth 8 points. In competitive Scrabble, always check if you can play the highest-value word on a bonus square for even more points.

Most options at 3 letters: You have 13 possible 3-letter words from FILET. If you can't find a long word on the board, shorter words played on bonus squares can often score just as well.

Maximize high-value tiles: Your letters include F (4 pts). Try to place this letter on Double or Triple Letter Score squares for maximum impact.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many words can be made from FILET?

31 words can be formed from the letters in FILET. This includes common words and valid Scrabble words from the NWL dictionary.

What is the highest scoring word from FILET?

FILET is the highest scoring word you can make from FILET, worth 8 Scrabble points.

Is FILET a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, FILET is a valid Scrabble word in the NWL dictionary.

What does FILET mean?

A headband; a ribbon or other band used to tie the hair up, or keep a headdress in place, or for decoration.

How are Scrabble scores calculated?

Scrabble scores are calculated by summing the point values of each letter in the word. Different letters have different values based on their frequency and difficulty in English.