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F 4 O 1 R 1 T 1 I 1 S 1

FORTIS

9
Scrabble points
6
Letters
Yes
SOWPODS valid

Definition

adjective

Relatively strongly articulated, hence voiceless and possibly aspirated; especially as compared to the others of a group of homorganic consonants.

“Unaspirated [p] is fortis in French, the corresponding lenis consonant being [b]. The same sound is lenis in Danish, the corresponding fortis consonant being [pʰ].”

Letter values

F = 4, O = 1, R = 1, T = 1, I = 1, S = 1

Words you can make from the letters of FORTIS

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Frequently asked

Is FORTIS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FORTIS is valid in the SOWPODS Scrabble dictionary and scores 9 points.
How many points is FORTIS worth?
FORTIS is worth 9 points in Scrabble before any board bonuses.
What does FORTIS mean?
Relatively strongly articulated, hence voiceless and possibly aspirated; especially as compared to the others of a group of homorganic consonants.