FUH-zee
FUZZY Having a frizzy or fluffy texture; indistinct or unclear; covered with fuzz.
Yes. FUZZY is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 29 points in Scrabble, 29 in Words With Friends and 30 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 | U | Z | Z | Y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 29 |
| Words With Friends | 4 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 29 |
| Wordfeud | 4 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 30 |
Fuzzy primarily describes something covered with fuzz - a coating of fine, light fibers or hair that creates a soft, fluffy texture. This can apply to everything from peaches to sweaters to baby animals, evoking sensations of softness and warmth.
In perception and logic, fuzzy means indistinct, unclear, or imprecise. 'Fuzzy logic' in computing handles degrees of truth rather than absolute binary values. A 'fuzzy memory' lacks clear details, while a 'fuzzy image' lacks sharp definition.
For Scrabble players, FUZZY represents the highest-scoring common 5-letter word, with double Z worth 20 points base value. Its everyday usage makes it unlikely to be challenged while providing exceptional scoring opportunities.
The word 'fuzzy' emerged in the 1610s, probably from 'fuzz' (loose volatile matter, 1670s), which may come from Low German 'fussig' meaning 'spongy.' The connection between physical fuzziness and conceptual unclearness developed in the 20th century.
Anagrams: no other word uses exactly the letters of FUZZY.
Hooks: no front hooks; no back hooks.
Words inside FUZZY: 2 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: FUZZZUZ. See all words from FUZZY.