FISTS
/fɪsts/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of FISTS
A hand with the fingers clenched or curled inward.
"The boxer's fists rained down on his opponent in the last round."
The pointing hand symbol ☞.
The characteristic signaling rhythm of an individual telegraph or CW operator when sending Morse code.
To strike with the fist.
"...may not score a point with his open hand(s), but may score a point by fisting the ball. Damian Cullen. "Running the rule." The Irish Times 18 Aug 2003, pg. 52."
To close (the hand) into a fist.
To grip with a fist.
The act of breaking wind; fise.
A puffball.
Examples of FISTS in a Sentence
- "The boxer's fists rained down on his opponent in the last round."
- "...may not score a point with his open hand(s), but may score a point by fisting the ball. Damian Cullen. "Running the rule." The Irish Times 18 Aug 2003, pg. 52."
Word Details
Is FISTS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FISTS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: FISTS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for FISTS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | i | s | t | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FISTS
20 words from the letters in FISTS
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use FISTS in Word Games
FISTS is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, FISTS is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble FISTS to find 20 additional valid words.