FOLD
/fəʊld/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of FOLD
An act of folding.
"After two reraises in quick succession, John realised his best option was probably a fold."
A bend or crease.
Any correct move in origami.
To bend (any thin material, such as paper) over so that it comes in contact with itself.
To make the proper arrangement (in a thin material) by bending.
"If you fold the sheets, they'll fit more easily in the drawer."
To become folded; to form folds.
"Cardboard doesn't fold very easily."
A pen or enclosure for sheep or other domestic animals.
(collective) A group of sheep or goats.
Synonyms of FOLD
Words with similar meaning
Examples of FOLD in a Sentence
- "After two reraises in quick succession, John realised his best option was probably a fold."
- "If you fold the sheets, they'll fit more easily in the drawer."
- "Cardboard doesn't fold very easily."
Word Details
Is FOLD a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FOLD is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like FOLD are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for FOLD
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | o | l | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FOLD
7 words from the letters in FOLD
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use FOLD in Word Games
FOLD is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: FOLD 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 FOLD to find 7 additional valid words.