Faults

6 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of fault, referring to errors or mistakes arising from poor judgement, inattention, or ignorance.

“The safety review identified several faults in the original electrical installation.”

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Synonyms

defects flawsimperfections

Antonyms

merits strengthsvirtues

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

The FAULT base is strong and worth testing early, with the S ending being a natural extension if you have confirmed four letters

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Scrabble

Worth 9 points using common tiles, and the S hook on FAULT is one of the easiest six-letter plays to spot from a standard rack

Words Related to Faults

Anagrams of Faults

Words that use exactly the same letters as “faults”.

flatus

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “faults” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

faulds faulty vaults

Words you can make from Faults

Shorter words formed from the letters in “faults”.

altus falus fault faust flats latus sault sulfa talus tufas tulsa alts fast fats faut flat flus fula fust last lats lust salt saul

Add a letter to make a longer word

7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “faults”.

fistula flaunts hatfuls

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