FINGERPRINT
/ˈfɪŋɡɚˌpɹɪnt/
11 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of FINGERPRINT
The natural pattern of ridges on the tips of human fingers, unique to each individual.
The patterns left on surfaces where uncovered fingertips have touched, especially as used to identify the person who touched the surface.
Unique identification for public key in asymmetric cryptosystem.
To take somebody's fingerprints.
"The jail staff fingerprints its inmates routinely"
To identify something uniquely by a combination of measurements.
Examples of FINGERPRINT in a Sentence
- "The jail staff fingerprints its inmates routinely"
Word Details
Is FINGERPRINT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FINGERPRINT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: FINGERPRINT uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for FINGERPRINT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | i | n | g | e | r | p | r | i | n | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 21 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FINGERPRINT
100 words from the letters in FINGERPRINT
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How to Use FINGERPRINT in Word Games
FINGERPRINT is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble FINGERPRINT to find 100 additional valid words.