Definition of FADO
A Portuguese folk song, usually featuring a single vocalist, Portuguese guitar and sometimes classical guitar. Lyrical themes are often melancholic in nature; the structure of the song is of greater importance.
Word Details
Is FADO a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FADO is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like FADO are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for FADO
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | a | d | o | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FADO
10 words from the letters in FADO
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use FADO in Word Games
FADO is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: FADO is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble FADO to find 10 additional valid words.