Fawners
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of fawner, referring to people who seek favour or approval through excessive flattery and submissive behaviour.
“The newly appointed director was immediately surrounded by fawners who agreed with her every word.”
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Synonyms
flattererssycophantstoadiesbootlickers
Antonyms
criticsdissenters
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Wordle
Starts with FAW, an uncommon three-letter opening, the W in position 3 is unusual and worth testing
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points, W adds 4 points and the -ERS ending hooks onto many open board positions
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