Firewall
/ˈfaɪ.əˌwɔːl/
Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:16 pts8 letters
Definition of Firewall
noun
- A fireproof barrier used to prevent the spread of fire between or through buildings, structures, electrical substation transformers, or within an aircraft or vehicle.
- The software that monitors traffic in and out of a private network or a personal computer and allows or blocks such traffic depending on its perceived threat.
- A hypothetical phenomenon where an observer falling into a black hole encounters high-energy quanta at or near the event horizon.
Anagrams of Firewall
No exact anagrams found for "firewall". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
f4
i1
r1
e1
w4
a1
l1
l1
Total: 14 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Firewall"
Firewall is a 8-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Firewall" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "firewall" is a medium-scoring word.