Fauvism
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
An early twentieth-century art movement characterised by bold use of vivid, non-naturalistic colours and expressive brushwork.
“Matisse was one of the leading figures of fauvism and its joyful celebration of pure colour.”
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Starts with FAU, an uncommon letter pair, the V in position 4 is unusual and helps identify this word
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Worth 15 points, V adds 4 and M adds 3 making this a high-value niche play if you can form it
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