/fɛm/
nounadjective

Is FEM a Scrabble word?

Yes. FEM is a valid Scrabble word in both tournament lists, NWL2023 and Collins, and in ENABLE. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 in Words With Friends.

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Meaning Feminine, effeminate.

Noun 1 meaning

  1. Synonym of femme.

Adjective 2 meanings

  1. Feminine, effeminate.

  2. Synonym of femme.

Definitions adapted from Wiktionary: fem via Kaikki/Wiktextract, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where it comes from

Etymology

Clipping of feminine.

Similar and opposite words

Similar
femme
Opposite
butchmasc

FEM at a glance

FEM has 3 letters and scores 8 points in Scrabble (F 4 + E 1 + M 3) and 9 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #32,222 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins (older SOWPODS edition).

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