FINS
/fɪnz/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of FINS
One of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver.
"The fish's fins minimize water flow."
A similar appendage of a cetacean or other marine animal.
"a dolphin's fin"
A thin, rigid component of an aircraft, extending from the fuselage and used to stabilise and steer the aircraft.
"The fin stabilises the plane in flight."
To cut the fins from a fish, shark, etc.
(Of a fish) to swim with the dorsal fin above the surface of the water.
To swim in the manner of a fish.
"A neutrally buoyant diver does not need to fin to maintain depth."
(formerly Australia) a five-pound (£5) note; the sum of five pounds.
A five-dollar bill; the sum of five dollars.
Examples of FINS in a Sentence
- "The fish's fins minimize water flow."
- "a dolphin's fin"
- "The fin stabilises the plane in flight."
- "A neutrally buoyant diver does not need to fin to maintain depth."
Word Details
Is FINS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FINS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like FINS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for FINS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | i | n | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FINS
11 words from the letters in FINS
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use FINS in Word Games
FINS is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: FINS is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble FINS to find 11 additional valid words.