FINES
/faɪnz/
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of FINES
Fine champagne; French brandy.
(usually in the plural) Something that is fine; fine particles.
"They filtered silt and fines out of the soil."
To make finer, purer, or cleaner; to purify or clarify.
"to fine gold"
To become finer, purer, or cleaner.
To make finer, or less coarse, as in bulk, texture, etc.
"to fine the soil"
A fee levied as punishment for breaking the law.
"The fine for jay-walking has gone from two dollars to thirty in the last fifteen years."
To issue a fine as punishment to (someone).
"She was fined a thousand dollars for littering, but she appealed."
To pay a fine.
Examples of FINES in a Sentence
- "They filtered silt and fines out of the soil."
- "to fine gold"
- "to fine the soil"
- "The fine for jay-walking has gone from two dollars to thirty in the last fifteen years."
Word Details
Is FINES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FINES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: FINES uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for FINES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | i | n | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FINES
39 words from the letters in FINES
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use FINES in Word Games
FINES is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, FINES 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 FINES to find 39 additional valid words.