Yes, FAQIR is a valid word.FAQIR is a Q word without a U in our dictionary. It means a Muslim or Hindu ascetic (fakir).
FAQIR in word games
| Game | Base points | On a double word | On a triple word |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 17 | 34 | 51 |
| Words With Friends | 17 | 34 | 51 |
Q without U is the classic problem rack. FAQIR lets you play the Q for 10 points without waiting for a U, which makes it one of the most useful words to memorize.
Hooks for FAQIR
FAQIR takes 0 front hooks and 1 back hook.
Front hooks: none
Back hooks: FAQIRS
Anagrams and words inside FAQIR
No other word in our dictionary uses exactly the letters of FAQIR.
Shorter words you can make from its letters:
FAIR, FIAR, AIR, ARF, FAR, FIR, RIA, RIF, AI, AR, FA, IF, QI
Longer words that start or end with FAQIR
Our dictionary has 1 longer word that begin with FAQIR and 0 that end with it, and the highest scoring of them is FAQIRS at 18 Scrabble points.
Starting with FAQIR:
FAQIRS
Ending with FAQIR:
None in our dictionary.
Frequently asked questions
Is FAQIR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. FAQIR is in the ENABLE word list that this site uses, which closely matches the dictionary used for North American Scrabble. Collins, the list used in most other countries, contains nearly every ENABLE word as well. For tournament play, confirm against the official list for your event.
What does FAQIR mean?
FAQIR means a Muslim or Hindu ascetic (fakir).
How many points is FAQIR worth?
FAQIR is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends before any premium squares. A double word square doubles that, and a triple word square triples it.
What words can you make by adding a letter to FAQIR?
FAQIR takes 0 front hooks and 1 back hook. Adding a letter to an existing word on the board, a hook, scores the whole new word.
Examples: FAQIRS.