FEND Word Analysis
Explore detailed information about the word FEND.
Analysis of FEND
Word Structure
Length: 4 letters
Vowels (1): E
Consonants (3): F, N, D
First Letter: F
Last Letter: D
Game Points
Scrabble Points: 8
Words With Friends Points: 9
Word Pattern: F-E-N-D
Word Patterns for FEND
Letter Distribution
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Definition of FEND
(intransitive) To take care of oneself; to take responsibility for one's own well-being.
Examples:
- "1990, Messrs Howley and Murphy, quoted in U.S. House Subcommittee on Labor Standards, Oversight hearing on the Federal Service Contract Act, U.S. Government Printing Office, page 40, Mr. Howley. They are telling him how much they will increase the reimbursement for the total labor cost. The contractor is left to fend as he can. Chairman Murphy. Obviously, he can’t fend for any more than the money he has coming in."
(rare, except as "fend for oneself") To defend, to take care of (typically construed with for); to block or push away (typically construed with off).
(obsolete) Self-support; taking care of one's own well-being.
(UK dialectal) An enemy; fiend; the Devil.
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Using FEND in Word Games
The word "FEND" can be valuable in various word games. Here's how you can use it effectively:
Scrabble Strategy
With a score of 8 points, "FEND" can be particularly effective when placed on premium squares. Look for opportunities to form parallel words or extend existing words on the board.
Words With Friends Tips
Worth 9 points in Words With Friends, "FEND" can be a strategic play. Consider saving it for triple word scores or combining it with high-scoring letters like J, Q, or Z.