Fasten
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To attach or secure something firmly in place so that it cannot move or come loose.
“She used a safety pin to fasten the hem until she could sew it properly.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈfɑːsən/
Syllables
fas·ten
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Word Game Tips
Wordle
The FAST opening is strong and the EN ending is common, making FASTEN a reliable six-letter guess with well-spread letters
Scrabble
Worth 9 points using entirely common tiles, and it extends neatly with ED or ING for follow-up plays
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