What does FILE mean?

Pronunciation
/faɪl/
Letters
4
Scrabble score
7
Words With Friends score
8
How common
Common

Meaning

verb

  1. record in a public office or in a court of law“file for divorce”
  2. smooth with a file“file one's fingernails”
  3. proceed in line“The students filed into the classroom”
  4. file a formal charge against“The suspect was charged with murdering his wife”
  5. place in a container for keeping records“File these bills, please”

noun

  1. a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together
  2. a line of persons or things ranged one behind the other
  3. office furniture consisting of a container for keeping papers in order

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

filed9files8

Anagrams of FILE

life7 lief7

Words inside FILE

9 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

elf6 fie6fil6lei3lie3 ef5el2 if5li2

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Questions

Is FILE a valid word in word games?

FILE is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is FILE worth?

FILE is worth 7 points with Scrabble letter values and 8 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from FILE?

9 other words, including IF, LIE, EL and LI.