FOG is a thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere near the ground, reducing visibility. Also used metaphorically to describe confusion or bewilderment.
Yes. FOG is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 7 points in Scrabble, 8 in Words With Friends and 8 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.
| Letter | F | O | G | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| Words With Friends | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| Wordfeud | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
FOG is a meteorological phenomenon consisting of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the air near the Earth's surface. This atmospheric condition forms when the air becomes saturated with water vapor, typically occurring when warm, moist air meets cooler surfaces or when humidity levels reach 100%.
Beyond its literal meaning, "fog" serves as a powerful metaphor in everyday language. When someone says their mind is "in a fog," they're describing mental confusion, lack of clarity, or bewilderment. This figurative usage extends to phrases like "brain fog" in medical contexts.
In photography and visual arts, fog creates dramatic atmospheric effects, softening landscapes and creating mysterious, ethereal scenes. Maritime and aviation industries consider fog a significant weather hazard due to reduced visibility.
The word "fog" has uncertain origins, first appearing in English around the 16th century. It may derive from the Danish word "fog" meaning "spray" or "shower," or possibly from an Old Norse word meaning "floating" or "drifting."
Anagrams: no other word uses exactly the letters of FOG.
Hooks: no front hooks; back FOGS, FOGY.
Words inside FOG: 2 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: OFGO. See all words from FOG.