FARFETCHED
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is FARFETCHED a Scrabble word?
Yes. FARFETCHED is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (10 letters, 22 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: adjective
(of a theory or explanation) highly imaginative but unlikely and unconvincing; "a farfetched excuse"
- (of a theory or explanation) highly imaginative but unlikely and unconvincing; "a farfetched excuse"
- (of an idea or story) so exaggerated or ludicrous as to be improbable; "He was always full of far-fetched plans, none of which ever worked"
Synonyms
far-fetched
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
FARFETCHED scores 22 points before board multipliers.
- F = 4
- A = 1
- R = 1
- F = 4
- E = 1
- T = 1
- C = 3
- H = 4
- E = 1
- D = 2
Letter counts: A×1, C×1, D×1, E×2, F×2, H×1, R×1, T×1
Letter breakdown
FARFETCHED has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
Similar 10-letter words
Crossword relevance
FARFETCHED is a 10-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 10, starts with F, ends with D, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "FARFETCHED — (of a theory or explanation) highly imaginative but unlikely and unconvincing; "a farfetched excuse"" (22 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
FARFETCHED is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is FARFETCHED a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
FARFETCHED (adjective): (of a theory or explanation) highly imaginative but unlikely and unconvincing; "a farfetched excuse". Additional senses: (of an idea or story) so exaggerated or ludicrous as to be improbable; "He was always full of far-fetched plans, none of which ever worked".
In standard Scrabble scoring, FARFETCHED totals 22 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. FARFETCHED relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
FARFETCHED is 10 letters long, begins with F, ends with D, and sorts to the alphagram ACDEEFFHRT. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so FARFETCHED is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 3 vowels, 7 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 10-letter entries, FARFETCHED ranks by raw score (22 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include RAZZMATAZZ, QUIZZINGLY, ZYZZOGETON, WHIZZINGLY; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, FARFETCHED carries 3 vowels and 7 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on F or D are common study angles; browse words starting with F and words ending with D to rehearse parallel sets.
FARFETCHED is a 10-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 10, starts with F, ends with D, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 10-letter entries like FARFETCHED frequently cross shorter words; knowing that FARFETCHED contains A, C, D, E, F, H, R, T helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as f????????d to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside FARFETCHED include CH, ED, FA — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: F, A, R, E, T, C, H, D. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble farfetched directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 22 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat FARFETCHED as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "FARFETCHED — (of a theory or explanation) highly imaginative but unlikely and unconvincing; "a farfetched excuse"" (22 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is FARFETCHED a valid Scrabble word?
- FARFETCHED is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (10 letters, 22 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is FARFETCHED worth in Scrabble?
- FARFETCHED is worth 22 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: (of a theory or explanation) highly imaginative but unlikely and unconvincing; "a farfetched excuse". See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does FARFETCHED mean?
- FARFETCHED (adjective): (of a theory or explanation) highly imaginative but unlikely and unconvincing; "a farfetched excuse". Additional senses: (of an idea or story) so exaggerated or ludicrous as to be improbable; "He was always full of far-fetched plans, none of which ever worked". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of FARFETCHED?
- FARFETCHED scores 22 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 10-letter words.
- Does FARFETCHED have anagrams?
- FARFETCHED has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in FARFETCHED?
- FARFETCHED has 10 letters, starts with F, ends with D, and uses the alphagram ACDEEFFHRT (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find FARFETCHED?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 10-letter results or "contains" patterns that match FARFETCHED. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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