FRISSON
/ˈfɹiː.sɔ̃ː/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of FRISSON
A sudden surge of excitement.
"I felt a frisson just as they were about to announce the winner in my category."
A shiver, a thrill.
"Whenever the villain's theme played in the movie I felt a sudden frisson down my back."
Examples of FRISSON in a Sentence
- "I felt a frisson just as they were about to announce the winner in my category."
- "Whenever the villain's theme played in the movie I felt a sudden frisson down my back."
Word Details
Is FRISSON a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FRISSON is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of FRISSON earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.
Letter Values for FRISSON
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | r | i | s | s | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FRISSON
77 words from the letters in FRISSON
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How to Use FRISSON in Word Games
FRISSON is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since FRISSON uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble FRISSON to find 77 additional valid words.