FAMILIAR
/fəˈmɪl.i.ə/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of FAMILIAR
An attendant spirit, often in animal or demon form.
"The witch’s familiar was a black cat."
A member of one's family or household.
A member of a pope's or bishop's household.
Known to one, or generally known; commonplace.
"there’s a familiar face; that tune sounds familiar"
Acquainted.
"I'm quite familiar with this system; she's not familiar with manual gears"
Intimate or friendly.
"we are not on familiar terms; our neighbour is not familiar"
Synonyms of FAMILIAR
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Antonyms of FAMILIAR
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Examples of FAMILIAR in a Sentence
- "The witch’s familiar was a black cat."
- "there’s a familiar face; that tune sounds familiar"
- "I'm quite familiar with this system; she's not familiar with manual gears"
- "we are not on familiar terms; our neighbour is not familiar"
Word Details
Is FAMILIAR a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FAMILIAR is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: FAMILIAR uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for FAMILIAR
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | a | m | i | l | i | a | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FAMILIAR
99 words from the letters in FAMILIAR
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How to Use FAMILIAR in Word Games
FAMILIAR is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble FAMILIAR to find 99 additional valid words.