Fauves
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of fauve, referring to members of the early twentieth-century French movement of painters known for their bold and vivid use of colour.
“The gallery devoted an entire wing to the fauves, showcasing canvases ablaze with pure, unmodulated colour.”
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FAUVES is vowel-heavy with F, A, U, V, E, S, the V in position 4 is the key distinguishing letter
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FAUVES scores 12 points, the V is worth 4 and makes this word a useful way to clear a high-value tile
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