fix

NOUNVERB /fɪks/
3 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH F

fix is a valid 3-letter word worth 13 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
F4I1X8
4 + 1 + 8 =13 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 26TRIPLE WORD → 39
MEANING

What does fix mean?

NOUN · 5 SENSES
1

A determination of the place where something is.

“he got a good fix on the target”

2

An exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear.

“collusion resulted in tax fixes for gamblers”

3

Something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug.

“she needed a fix of chocolate”

4

Informal terms for a difficult situation.

“he got into a terrible fix”

BROADER
NARROWER
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5

The act of putting something in working order again.

VERB · 12 SENSES
1

Prepare for eating by applying heat.

“fix breakfast for the guests, please”

2

Cause to be firmly attached.

“she fixed her gaze on the man”

SYNONYMS
BROADER
RELATED
3

Make fixed, stable or stationary.

“let's fix the picture to the frame”

SYNONYMS
BROADER
4

Influence an event or its outcome by illegal means.

“fix a race”

5

Kill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study.

RELATED
6

Set or place definitely.

“Let's fix the date for the party!”

7

Restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken.

8

Put (something somewhere) firmly.

“fix your eyes on this spot”

NARROWER
10

Decide upon or fix definitely.

“fix the variables”

11

Make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc.

“I was fixing to leave town after I paid the hotel bill”

12

Take vengeance on or get even.

“That'll fix him good!”