What does FILTER mean?

Pronunciation
/ˈfɪltər/
Letters
6
Scrabble score
9
Words With Friends score
10
How common
Common

Meaning

noun

  1. device that removes something from whatever passes through it
  2. an electrical device that alters the frequency spectrum of signals passing through it

verb

  1. remove by passing through a filter“filter out the impurities”
  2. pass through“Water permeates sand easily”
  3. run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream“water trickled onto the lawn from the broken hose”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

filters10filtered12filtering13

Anagrams of FILTER

trifle9lifter9

Words inside FILTER

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

rifle8 felt7 file7 fire7 left7 life7 lift7 lite4rift7 rite4 tier4 tile4 tire4 elf6 fit6 let3 lie3 lit3 ref6 tel3tie3 til3el2 er2et2if5it2li2 re2 ti2

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Questions

Is FILTER a valid word in word games?

FILTER 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 FILTER worth?

FILTER is worth 9 points with Scrabble letter values and 10 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from FILTER?

66 other words, including IT, IF, LIFE and LEFT.