FILISTERS
9-letter word
FILISTERS is a valid Scrabble word
Is FILISTERS Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — FILISTERS has 9 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does FILISTERS Mean?
A valid English word in the word list.
FILISTERS Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place F on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
FILISTERS — Word Stats
Is FILISTERS Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — FILISTERS scores 12 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 12 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 12 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 13 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 12 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in FILISTERS are F (4 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is FILISTERS Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — FILISTERS scores 13 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why FILISTERS scores 13 pts in WWF vs 12 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 9+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is FILISTERS a Wordle Word?
❌ No — FILISTERS cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. FILISTERS has 9 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from FILISTERS's letters: FEIST · FELIS · FELTS · FETIS · FIERI · FILER
Is FILISTERS Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — FILISTERS is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for FILISTERS:
F________________SF_______S Is FILISTERS Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — FILISTERS is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Finding a 9-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within FILISTERS's letters.
Words You Can Make From FILISTERS
Shorter words hidden in FILISTERS's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within FILISTERS →Anagrams of FILISTERS
No perfect anagrams exist for FILISTERS — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About FILISTERS
Is FILISTERS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. FILISTERS is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is FILISTERS in Scrabble?
FILISTERS scores 12 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 13 points.
Is FILISTERS valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. FILISTERS is a valid Words With Friends word worth 13 points.
What does FILISTERS mean?
FILISTERS: A valid English word in the word list.
Can FILISTERS be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. FILISTERS has 9 letters.
What words can you make from FILISTERS's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from FILISTERS's letters. Short words like EF, EL, ER can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does FILISTERS have any anagrams?
No. FILISTERS has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is FILISTERS in the dictionary?
Yes. FILISTERS appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.