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FERN

/fɜːn/

4 letters · 1 syllable · noun

F 4/4
E 1/1
R 1/1
N 1/2

Definition of FERN

noun

Any of a group of some twenty thousand species of vascular plants classified in the division Pteridophyta that lack seeds and reproduce by shedding spores to initiate an alternation of generations.

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
8
points

Is FERN a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 8 pts

Tip: Short words like FERN are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for FERN

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

Letter fern Total
Scrabble 4111 7
WWF 4112 8

How to Use FERN in Word Games

FERN is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: FERN is only 4 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 FERN to find 13 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About FERN

What does FERN mean?
FERN is a noun. Any of a group of some twenty thousand species of vascular plants classified in the division Pteridophyta that lack seeds and reproduce by shedding spores to initiate an alternation of generations.
Is FERN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FERN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is FERN worth in Scrabble?
FERN is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from FERN?
You can make 13 words from the letters in FERN. The longest sub-words are 3 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.