Noir Scrabble Word Score, Definitions + More

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What is noir? What does noir mean?

noir is often defined as (French) a type of crime fiction

noir Definition

Noir is a French word which means “black”. In English, the term is used to describe a style or genre of fiction and film that is characterized by a dark and cynical tone, often with a focus on crime, violence, and moral ambiguity. The term is often used in the following ways:

  • Noir can refer to a specific genre of film and literature that emerged in the United States during the 1940s and 1950s. This genre was characterized by a focus on crime, violence, and moral ambiguity. It often featured characters who were either criminals themselves or who found themselves caught up in criminal activity.
  • Noir can also refer to a particular style of cinematography that emphasizes darkness, shadows, and contrast. This style is often used to create a sense of tension and unease in the viewer.
  • In fashion, noir is often used to describe clothing that is black or dark in color, and that has a sleek and sophisticated look.

Examples Using noir in a sentence

  1. The film Double Indemnity is a classic example of film noir.
  2. The Maltese Falcon is another famous example of a film noir.
  3. The novel The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler is a classic example of the noir genre in literature.
  4. The character of Sam Spade, played by Humphrey Bogart in The Maltese Falcon, is a quintessential noir hero.
  5. The use of shadows and darkness in the film Blade Runner creates a noir-style atmosphere.
  6. The fashion designer Coco Chanel was known for her love of noir clothing.
  7. The band Joy Division was heavily influenced by the noir aesthetic in their music and visual style.
  8. The film Sin City is a modern example of the noir genre, with its focus on crime and violence.
  9. The TV series True Detective has been praised for its use of the noir style in its storytelling and visuals.
  10. The book Black Dahlia by James Ellroy is a modern example of the noir genre in literature.

How much does noir score in a game of Scrabble?

Playing noir scores 4 points in a game of Scrabble. This assumes no use of double or triple word or letter multipliers, and no wildcards

How many points is noir worth in Words With Friends?

If you play the word noir in Words With Friends, it scores 5 points. Playing on a triple word score, this would be 15 points.

What's another way to say noir? What are its synonyms?

How else can you write noir? In our thesaurus we found there are 0 synonyms of noir.

How may anagrams can you make from noir?

There are 4 anagrams of noir. These include :

There are 4 anagrams of noir in total. See all anagrams of noir

What words can you unscramble using the letters in noir?

There are 14 words that can be unscrambled or created from the letters in noir. These include :

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What other words can be made from using the letters in noir?

There are 22685 words that can be made from the letters in noir. These include :

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