FACES
/ˈfeɪsɪz/
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of FACES
The front part of the head of a human or other animal, featuring the eyes, nose and mouth, and the surrounding area.
"That girl has a pretty face."
One's facial expression.
"Why the sad face?"
(in expressions such as 'make a face') A distorted facial expression; an expression of displeasure, insult, etc.
"Children! Stop making faces at each other!"
(of a person or animal) To position oneself or itself so as to have one's face closest to (something).
"Face the sun."
(of an object) To have its front closest to, or in the direction of (something else).
"Turn the chair so it faces the table."
To cause (something) to turn or present a face or front, as in a particular direction.
Synonyms of FACES
Words with similar meaning
Examples of FACES in a Sentence
- "That girl has a pretty face."
- "Why the sad face?"
- "Children! Stop making faces at each other!"
- "Face the sun."
Word Details
Is FACES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FACES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: FACES uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for FACES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | a | c | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FACES
30 words from the letters in FACES
5-letter words
4-letter words
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How to Use FACES in Word Games
FACES is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, FACES is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble FACES to find 30 additional valid words.