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FAILSAFE

8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective

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I 1/1
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Definition of FAILSAFE

noun

A device, mechanism or measure designed to make something fail-safe.

verb

To compensate automatically, in the event of a failure.

verb

To make a device or mechanism fail-safe, or to add a fail-safe device or mechanism to an existing system.

adjective

That does not cause undue damage in the event of failure.

"The system is failsafe, because everything is backed up automatically."

adjective

Designed to shut off for safety if an emergency occurs.

Examples of FAILSAFE in a Sentence

  • "The system is failsafe, because everything is backed up automatically."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
15
points

Is FAILSAFE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, FAILSAFE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends

Tip: FAILSAFE uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for FAILSAFE

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter failsafe Total
Scrabble 41111141 14
WWF 41121141 15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in FAILSAFE

100 words from the letters in FAILSAFE

6-letter words

siffle 12/13 UK falsie 9/10 USUKWWF

5-letter words

fiefs 11/11 USUKWWF fifes 11/11 USUKWWF laffs 11/12 UK alfas 8/9 USUKWWF alefs 8/9 USUKWWF false 8/9 USUKWWF feals 8/9 UK fleas 8/9 USUKWWF leafs 8/9 USUKWWF alifs 8/9 USUKWWF fails 8/9 USUKWWF files 8/9 USUKWWF flies 8/9 USUKWWF liefs 8/9 UK alias 5/6 USUKWWF aisle 5/6 USUKWWF

4-letter words

fief 10/10 USUKWWF fife 10/10 USUKWWF laff 10/11 UK effs 10/10 USUKWWF alfa 7/8 USUKWWF fala 7/8 UK alef 7/8 USUKWWF feal 7/8 USUKWWF flea 7/8 USUKWWF leaf 7/8 USUKWWF alif 7/8 USUKWWF fail 7/8 USUKWWF fila 7/8 USUKWWF file 7/8 USUKWWF lief 7/8 USUKWWF life 7/8 USUKWWF safe 7/7 USUKWWF feis 7/7 UK fies 7/7 UK seif 7/7 USUKWWF self 7/8 USUKWWF fils 7/8 USUKWWF alae 4/5 USUKWWF ilea 4/5 USUKWWF asea 4/4 USUKWWF aias 4/4 UK aals 4/5 USUKWWF alas 4/5 USUKWWF laas 4/5 UK ales 4/5 USUKWWF lase 4/5 USUKWWF leas 4/5 USUKWWF sale 4/5 USUKWWF seal 4/5 USUKWWF slae 4/5 UK ails 4/5 USUKWWF sail 4/5 USUKWWF sial 4/5 USUKWWF sila 4/5 UK isle 4/5 USUKWWF leis 4/5 USUKWWF lies 4/5 USUKWWF seil 4/5 UK sile 4/5 UK

3-letter words

aff 9/9 USWWF eff 9/9 USWWF iff 9/9 USUKWWF fae 6/6 UK fie 6/6 USUKWWF elf 6/7 USUKWWF fil 6/7 USUKWWF fas 6/6 USWWF efs 6/6 USUKWWF fes 6/6 UK ifs 6/6 USUKWWF aia 3/3 UK aal 3/4 USUKWWF ala 3/4 USUKWWF laa 3/4 UK ale 3/4 USUKWWF ela 3/4 UK lea 3/4 USUKWWF ail 3/4 USUKWWF lei 3/4 USUKWWF lie 3/4 USUKWWF aas 3/3 USUKWWF eas 3/3 UK sae 3/3 USWWF sea 3/3 USUKWWF ais 3/3 USUKWWF sai 3/3 UK sei 3/3 USUKWWF als 3/4 USUKWWF las 3/4 USUKWWF sal 3/4 USUKWWF els 3/4 USUKWWF les 3/4 UK sel 3/4 USWWF sle 3/4 UK lis 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

fa 5/5 USUKWWF ef 5/5 USUKWWF

How to Use FAILSAFE in Word Games

FAILSAFE is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About FAILSAFE

What does FAILSAFE mean?
FAILSAFE is a noun. A device, mechanism or measure designed to make something fail-safe.
Is FAILSAFE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FAILSAFE is not valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is FAILSAFE worth in Scrabble?
FAILSAFE is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from FAILSAFE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in FAILSAFE. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.