FIRM
/fɜːm/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of FIRM
A business partnership; the name under which it trades.
A business enterprise, however organized.
A criminal gang, especially based around football hooliganism.
To make firm or strong; fix securely.
To make compact or resistant to pressure; solidify.
To become firm; stabilise.
Steadfast, secure, solid (in position)
"It's good to have a firm grip when shaking hands."
Fixed (in opinion)
"He was firm that selling his company would a good choice and didn't let anyone talk him out of it."
Examples of FIRM in a Sentence
- "It's good to have a firm grip when shaking hands."
- "He was firm that selling his company would a good choice and didn't let anyone talk him out of it."
- "firm flesh; firm muscles, firm wood; firm land (i.e. not soft and marshy)"
Word Details
Is FIRM a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FIRM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like FIRM are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for FIRM
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | i | r | m | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FIRM
7 words from the letters in FIRM
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use FIRM in Word Games
FIRM is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: FIRM 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 FIRM to find 7 additional valid words.