FINGERPRINTS
12 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of FINGERPRINTS
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 FINGERPRINTS in a Sentence
- "The jail staff fingerprints its inmates routinely"
Word Details
Is FINGERPRINTS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FINGERPRINTS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: FINGERPRINTS uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for FINGERPRINTS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | i | n | g | e | r | p | r | i | n | t | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 22 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FINGERPRINTS
100 words from the letters in FINGERPRINTS
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How to Use FINGERPRINTS in Word Games
FINGERPRINTS is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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