Definition of FAN
A hand-held device consisting of concertinaed material, or slats of material, gathered together at one end, that may be opened out into the shape of a sector of a circle and waved back and forth in order to move air towards oneself and cool oneself.
An electrical or mechanical device for moving air, used for cooling people, machinery, etc.
The action of fanning; agitation of the air.
To blow air on (something) by means of a fan (hand-held, mechanical or electrical) or otherwise.
"We enjoyed standing at the edge of the cliff, being fanned by the wind."
To slap (a behind, especially).
(usually to fan out) To move or spread in multiple directions from one point, in the shape of a hand-held fan.
A person who is fond of something or someone, especially an admirer of a performer or aficionado of a sport.
"I am a big fan of libraries."
Examples of FAN in a Sentence
- "We enjoyed standing at the edge of the cliff, being fanned by the wind."
- "I am a big fan of libraries."
Word Details
Is FAN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FAN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like FAN are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for FAN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | a | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FAN
3 words from the letters in FAN
2-letter words
How to Use FAN in Word Games
FAN is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: FAN is only 3 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 FAN to find 3 additional valid words.