Definition of FIN
One of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver.
"The fish's fins minimize water flow."
A similar appendage of a cetacean or other marine animal.
"a dolphin's fin"
A thin, rigid component of an aircraft, extending from the fuselage and used to stabilise and steer the aircraft.
"The fin stabilises the plane in flight."
To cut the fins from a fish, shark, etc.
(Of a fish) to swim with the dorsal fin above the surface of the water.
To swim in the manner of a fish.
"A neutrally buoyant diver does not need to fin to maintain depth."
(formerly Australia) a five-pound (£5) note; the sum of five pounds.
A five-dollar bill; the sum of five dollars.
Examples of FIN in a Sentence
- "The fish's fins minimize water flow."
- "a dolphin's fin"
- "The fin stabilises the plane in flight."
- "A neutrally buoyant diver does not need to fin to maintain depth."
Word Details
Is FIN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FIN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like FIN are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for FIN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | i | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FIN
2 words from the letters in FIN
2-letter words
How to Use FIN in Word Games
FIN is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: FIN 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 FIN to find 2 additional valid words.