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FIRM

/fɜːm/

4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective

F 4/4
I 1/1
R 1/1
M 3/4

Definition of FIRM

noun

A business partnership; the name under which it trades.

noun

A business enterprise, however organized.

noun

A criminal gang, especially based around football hooliganism.

verb

To make firm or strong; fix securely.

verb

To make compact or resistant to pressure; solidify.

verb

To become firm; stabilise.

adjective

Steadfast, secure, solid (in position)

"It's good to have a firm grip when shaking hands."

adjective

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

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
10
points

Is FIRM a Scrabble Word?

Yes, FIRM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 10 pts

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 firm Total
Scrabble 4113 9
WWF 4114 10

Words You Can Make With the Letters in FIRM

7 words from the letters in FIRM

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About FIRM

What does FIRM mean?
FIRM is a noun. A business partnership; the name under which it trades.
Is FIRM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FIRM is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is FIRM worth in Scrabble?
FIRM is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from FIRM?
You can make 7 words from the letters in FIRM. The longest sub-words are 3 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.