Fault

/fɒlt/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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

Words You Can Make

10 words can be made from the letters in "fault":

4-LETTER WORDS

3-LETTER WORDS

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+1 Letter Anagrams

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

+sfaults flatus

Related Word Patterns

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Rhyming Words

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Related Words

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