Fault

/fɒlt/

Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:10 pts5 letters

Definition of Fault

noun

A defect; something that detracts from perfection.
A mistake or error.
"No! This is my fault, not yours."
A weakness of character; a failing.
"For all her faults, she’s a good person at heart."
A minor offense.
Blame; the responsibility for a mistake.
"The fault lies with you."

verb

To criticize, blame or find fault with something or someone.
To fracture.
To commit a mistake or error.
To undergo a page fault.

Anagrams of Fault

No exact anagrams found for "fault". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "fault" and rearranging:

+sfaults flatus

Related Word Patterns

FA...Words starting with "fa"...LTWords ending with "lt"All 5-letter words Unscramble "fault"

Letter Values

f4

a1

u1

l1

t1

Total: 8 Scrabble points

Word Tools

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Rhymes With Fault

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Related 5-Letter Words

fable faced facer faces facet facia facts faddy faded fader fades fadge fados faena faery

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid

TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid

Words With Friends: Valid

Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Fault"

Fault is a 5-letter word that scores 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Fault" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "fault" is a low-scoring word.