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FORMAT

/ˈfɔː(ɹ).mæt/

6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

F 4/4
O 1/1
R 1/1
M 3/4
A 1/1
T 1/1

Definition of FORMAT

noun

The layout of a publication or document.

noun

(hence) The form of presentation of something.

noun

The type of programming that a radio station broadcasts; such as a certain genre of music, news, sports, talk, etc.

"The radio station changed the format of its evening program."

verb

To create or edit the layout of a document.

verb

Change a document so it will fit onto a different type of page.

verb

To prepare a mass storage medium for initial use, erasing any existing data in the process.

"I lost weeks of work when I inadvertently formatted my hard drive."

Synonyms of FORMAT

Words with similar meaning

Examples of FORMAT in a Sentence

  • "The radio station changed the format of its evening program."
  • "I lost weeks of work when I inadvertently formatted my hard drive."

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
12
points

Is FORMAT a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Tip: FORMAT uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for FORMAT

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter format Total
Scrabble 411311 11
WWF 411411 12

How to Use FORMAT in Word Games

FORMAT is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, FORMAT 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 FORMAT to find 70 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About FORMAT

What does FORMAT mean?
FORMAT is a noun. The layout of a publication or document.
Is FORMAT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FORMAT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is FORMAT worth in Scrabble?
FORMAT is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from FORMAT?
You can make 70 words from the letters in FORMAT. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of FORMAT?
Synonyms of FORMAT include: reformat, initialise, initialize. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.