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FORTIFY

/ˈfɔːtɪfaɪ/

7 letters · 3 syllables · verb

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Definition of FORTIFY

verb

To increase the defenses of; to strengthen and secure by military works; to render defensible against an attack by hostile forces.

verb

To impart strength or vigor to.

verb

To add spirits to wine to increase the alcohol content.

"Sherry is made by fortifying wine."

Synonyms of FORTIFY

Words with similar meaning

castellate incastellate incastle secure strengthen

Examples of FORTIFY in a Sentence

  • "Sherry is made by fortifying wine."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
15
points

Is FORTIFY a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of FORTIFY earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 66 points total.

Letter Values for FORTIFY

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

Letter fortify Total
Scrabble 4111144 16
WWF 4111143 15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in FORTIFY

48 words from the letters in FORTIFY

5-letter words

fifty 14/13 USUKWWF toffy 14/13 USUKWWF triff 11/11 UK rifty 11/10 UK forty 11/10 USUKWWF

4-letter words

iffy 13/12 USUKWWF riff 10/10 USUKWWF tiff 10/10 USUKWWF toff 10/10 USUKWWF frit 7/7 USUKWWF rift 7/7 USUKWWF fort 7/7 USUKWWF ryot 7/6 USUKWWF tory 7/6 USUKWWF troy 7/6 USUKWWF tyro 7/6 USUKWWF riot 4/4 USUKWWF roti 4/4 USUKWWF tiro 4/4 USUKWWF tori 4/4 USUKWWF trio 4/4 USUKWWF

3-letter words

iff 9/9 USUKWWF off 9/9 USUKWWF foy 9/8 USUKWWF fry 9/8 USUKWWF fir 6/6 USUKWWF rif 6/6 USUKWWF for 6/6 USUKWWF fro 6/6 USUKWWF orf 6/6 UK fit 6/6 USUKWWF oft 6/6 USUKWWF toy 6/5 USUKWWF try 6/5 USUKWWF ort 3/3 USUKWWF rot 3/3 USUKWWF tor 3/3 USUKWWF

2-letter words

fy 8/7 UK if 5/5 USUKWWF of 5/5 USUKWWF oy 5/4 USUKWWF yo 5/4 USUKWWF io 2/2 UK oi 2/2 UK or 2/2 USUKWWF it 2/2 USUKWWF ti 2/2 USUKWWF to 2/2 USUKWWF

How to Use FORTIFY in Word Games

FORTIFY is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since FORTIFY uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 66 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble FORTIFY to find 48 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About FORTIFY

What does FORTIFY mean?
FORTIFY is a verb. To increase the defenses of; to strengthen and secure by military works; to render defensible against an attack by hostile forces.
Is FORTIFY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FORTIFY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is FORTIFY worth in Scrabble?
FORTIFY is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from FORTIFY?
You can make 48 words from the letters in FORTIFY. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of FORTIFY?
Synonyms of FORTIFY include: castellate, incastellate, incastle, secure, strengthen. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.