FAIR
/feː(ə)/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective, adverb
Definition of FAIR
Something which is fair (in various senses of the adjective).
"When will we learn to distinguish between the fair and the foul?"
A woman, a member of the ‘fair sex’; also as a collective singular, women.
Fairness, beauty.
To smoothen or even a surface (especially a connection or junction on a surface).
To bring into perfect alignment (especially about rivet holes when connecting structural members).
To construct or design a structure whose primary function is to produce a smooth outline or reduce air drag or water resistance.
Beautiful, of a pleasing appearance, with a pure and fresh quality.
"Monday's child is fair of face."
Unblemished (figuratively or literally); clean and pure; innocent.
"After scratching out and replacing various words in the manuscript, he scribed a fair copy to send to the publisher."
Examples of FAIR in a Sentence
- "When will we learn to distinguish between the fair and the foul?"
- "Monday's child is fair of face."
- "After scratching out and replacing various words in the manuscript, he scribed a fair copy to send to the publisher."
- "She had fair hair and blue eyes."
Word Details
Is FAIR a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FAIR is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like FAIR are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for FAIR
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | a | i | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FAIR
13 words from the letters in FAIR
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use FAIR in Word Games
FAIR is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: FAIR 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 FAIR to find 13 additional valid words.