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FAN

/fæn/

3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

F 4/4
A 1/1
N 1/2

Definition of FAN

noun

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.

noun

An electrical or mechanical device for moving air, used for cooling people, machinery, etc.

noun

The action of fanning; agitation of the air.

verb

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."

verb

To slap (a behind, especially).

verb

(usually to fan out) To move or spread in multiple directions from one point, in the shape of a hand-held fan.

noun

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."

Antonyms of FAN

Words with opposite meaning

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

Letters
3
Syllables
1
Scrabble
6
points
WWF
7
points

Is FAN a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 6 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 6 pts Words With Friends — 7 pts

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 fan Total
Scrabble 411 6
WWF 412 7

Words You Can Make With the Letters in FAN

3 words from the letters in FAN

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About FAN

What does FAN mean?
FAN is a noun. 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.
Is FAN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FAN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
How many points is FAN worth in Scrabble?
FAN is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends. It is a 3-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from FAN?
You can make 3 words from the letters in FAN. The longest sub-words are 2 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.