FINESSE
/fɨ-/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of FINESSE
Skill in the handling or manipulation of a situation.
The property of having elegance, grace, refinement, or skill.
An adroit manoeuvre.
To evade (a problem, situation, etc.) by using some clever argument or strategem.
To play (a card) as a finesse.
To handle or manage carefully or skilfully; to manipulate in a crafty way.
Word Details
Is FINESSE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FINESSE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | f | i | n | e | s | s | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FINESSE
73 words from the letters in FINESSE
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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.