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FANOUT

6 letters · 2 syllables · noun

F 4/4
A 1/1
N 1/2
O 1/1
U 1/2
T 1/1

Definition of FANOUT

noun

The degree to which something fans out, or splits into separate sections.

"B+ trees have very high fanout, which reduces the number of I/O operations required to find an element in the tree."

Examples of FANOUT in a Sentence

  • "B+ trees have very high fanout, which reduces the number of I/O operations required to find an element in the tree."

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
11
points

Is FANOUT a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends

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

Letter Values for FANOUT

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

Letter fanout Total
Scrabble 411111 9
WWF 412121 11

How to Use FANOUT in Word Games

FANOUT is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, FANOUT 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 FANOUT to find 53 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About FANOUT

What does FANOUT mean?
FANOUT is a noun. The degree to which something fans out, or splits into separate sections.
Is FANOUT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FANOUT is not valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is FANOUT worth in Scrabble?
FANOUT is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from FANOUT?
You can make 53 words from the letters in FANOUT. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.