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FINESSE

/fɨ-/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

F 4/4
I 1/1
N 1/2
E 1/1
S 1/1
S 1/1
E 1/1

Definition of FINESSE

noun

Skill in the handling or manipulation of a situation.

noun

The property of having elegance, grace, refinement, or skill.

noun

An adroit manoeuvre.

verb

To evade (a problem, situation, etc.) by using some clever argument or strategem.

verb

To play (a card) as a finesse.

verb

To handle or manage carefully or skilfully; to manipulate in a crafty way.

Synonyms of FINESSE

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Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
11
points

Is FINESSE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of FINESSE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.

Letter Values for FINESSE

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

Letter finesse Total
Scrabble 4111111 10
WWF 4121111 11

How to Use FINESSE in Word Games

FINESSE is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since FINESSE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble FINESSE to find 73 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About FINESSE

What does FINESSE mean?
FINESSE is a noun. Skill in the handling or manipulation of a situation.
Is FINESSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FINESSE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is FINESSE worth in Scrabble?
FINESSE is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from FINESSE?
You can make 73 words from the letters in FINESSE. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of FINESSE?
Synonyms of FINESSE include: finessing, zhoosh. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.