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FILM

[ˈfɪlm̩]

4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

F 4/4
I 1/1
L 1/2
M 3/4

Definition of FILM

noun

A thin layer of some substance; a pellicle; a membranous covering, causing opacity.

"a clear plastic film for wrapping food"

noun

A medium used to capture images in a camera.

noun

A movie.

verb

To record (activity, or a motion picture) on photographic film.

"A Hollywood studio was filming on location in NYC."

verb

To cover or become covered with a thin skin or pellicle.

Synonyms of FILM

Words with similar meaning

Examples of FILM in a Sentence

  • "a clear plastic film for wrapping food"
  • "A Hollywood studio was filming on location in NYC."

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
11
points

Is FILM a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

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

Letter Values for FILM

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

Letter film Total
Scrabble 4113 9
WWF 4124 11

Anagrams of FILM

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in FILM

8 words from the letters in FILM

How to Use FILM in Word Games

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

Short word advantage: FILM 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 FILM to find 8 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About FILM

What does FILM mean?
FILM is a noun. A thin layer of some substance; a pellicle; a membranous covering, causing opacity.
Is FILM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FILM is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is FILM worth in Scrabble?
FILM is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from FILM?
You can make 8 words from the letters in FILM. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of FILM?
Synonyms of FILM include: movie. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of FILM?
The anagrams of FILM (words using the exact same letters) are: MILF. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.