FRET
/fɹɛt/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of FRET
Agitation of the surface of a fluid by fermentation or some other cause; a rippling on the surface of water.
Agitation of the mind marked by complaint and impatience; disturbance of temper; irritation.
"He keeps his mind in a continual fret."
Herpes; tetter.
Especially when describing animals: to consume, devour, or eat.
To chafe or irritate; to worry.
To make rough, to agitate or disturb; to cause to ripple.
"to fret the surface of water"
An ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines, often in relief.
A saltire interlaced with a mascle.
Examples of FRET in a Sentence
- "He keeps his mind in a continual fret."
- "to fret the surface of water"
Word Details
Is FRET a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FRET is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like FRET are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for FRET
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | r | e | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FRET
18 words from the letters in FRET
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use FRET in Word Games
FRET is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: FRET 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 FRET to find 18 additional valid words.