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FAMINE

/ˈfæmɪn/

6 letters · 2 syllables · noun

F 4/4
A 1/1
M 3/4
I 1/1
N 1/2
E 1/1
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Definition of FAMINE

noun

Extreme shortage of food in a region.

noun

A period of extreme shortage of food in a region.

noun

Starvation or malnutrition.

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
13
points

Is FAMINE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Tip: FAMINE uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for FAMINE

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

Letter famine Total
Scrabble 413111 11
WWF 414121 13

Anagrams of FAMINE

Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters

infame 11/13

Words You Can Make With the Letters in FAMINE

65 words from the letters in FAMINE

6-letter words

infame 11/13 UK

5-letter words

amine 7/9 USUKWWF anime 7/9 USUKWWF enami 7/9 UK minae 7/9 USUKWWF

4-letter words

fame 9/10 USUKWWF fane 7/8 USUKWWF fain 7/8 USUKWWF naif 7/8 USUKWWF feni 7/8 UK fine 7/8 USUKWWF neif 7/8 USUKWWF nief 7/8 UK nife 7/8 UK amie 6/7 USUKWWF amen 6/8 USUKWWF mane 6/8 USUKWWF mean 6/8 USUKWWF name 6/8 USUKWWF nema 6/8 USUKWWF amin 6/8 USUKWWF main 6/8 USUKWWF mani 6/8 UK mina 6/8 USUKWWF mein 6/8 UK mien 6/8 USUKWWF mine 6/8 USUKWWF

3-letter words

emf 8/9 USWWF fem 8/9 USWWF fae 6/6 UK fie 6/6 USUKWWF fan 6/7 USUKWWF fen 6/7 USUKWWF nef 6/7 UK fin 6/7 USUKWWF mae 5/6 USUKWWF aim 5/6 USUKWWF ami 5/6 USUKWWF man 5/7 USUKWWF mna 5/7 UK nam 5/7 USUKWWF men 5/7 USUKWWF nim 5/7 USUKWWF ane 3/4 USUKWWF ean 3/4 UK nae 3/4 USUKWWF ain 3/4 USUKWWF ani 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

mf 7/8 UK fa 5/5 USUKWWF ef 5/5 USUKWWF fe 5/5 UK if 5/5 USUKWWF am 4/5 USUKWWF ma 4/5 USUKWWF em 4/5 USUKWWF me 4/5 USUKWWF mi 4/5 USUKWWF ae 2/2 USWWF ai 2/2 USUKWWF an 2/3 USUKWWF na 2/3 USUKWWF en 2/3 USUKWWF ne 2/3 USUKWWF in 2/3 USUKWWF

How to Use FAMINE in Word Games

FAMINE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, FAMINE 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 FAMINE to find 65 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About FAMINE

What does FAMINE mean?
FAMINE is a noun. Extreme shortage of food in a region.
Is FAMINE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FAMINE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is FAMINE worth in Scrabble?
FAMINE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from FAMINE?
You can make 65 words from the letters in FAMINE. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of FAMINE?
The anagrams of FAMINE (words using the exact same letters) are: INFAME. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.