How many points is FLIES worth in Scrabble?

FLIES is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FLIES?

FLIES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to FLIES?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes FLIEST. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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FLIES

8 pts

FLIES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. FLIES means "fly, to hit a ball high into the air in baseball. FLY means "clever".".

Meaning & examples

/flaɪz/

noun

The open area above a stage where scenery and equipment may be hung.

noun

Any insect of the order Diptera; characterized by having two wings (except for some wingless species), also called true flies.
(non-technical) Especially, any of the insects of the family Muscidae, such as the common housefly (other families of Diptera include mosquitoes and midges).
Any similar, but unrelated insect such as dragonfly or butterfly.

noun

The action of flying; flight.
An act of flying.
Example: There was a good wind, so I decided to give the kite a fly.
A fly ball.

verb

To hit a fly ball; to hit a fly ball that is caught for an out. Compare ground (verb) and line (verb).
Example: Jones flied to right in his last at-bat.

verb

To travel through the air, another gas or a vacuum, without being in contact with a grounded surface.
Example: Birds of passage fly to warmer regions as it gets colder in winter.
To flee, to escape (from).
Example: Fly, my lord! The enemy are upon us!
To cause to fly (travel or float in the air): to transport via air or the like.
Example: Birds fly their prey to their nest to feed it to their young.

Synonyms: hurry, zoom, abscond, escape, flee, ascend, aviate, float

Antonyms: remain, stay, walk

noun

(rural) A wing.
Example: The bullet barely grazed the wild fowl's fly.

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

fly, to hit a ball high into the air in baseball. FLY means "clever".

In a sentence: "They flies."

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Base words

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FLY9 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after FLIES. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

FLIEST9 pts

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Letter Values

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FLIES Scrabble FAQ

Is FLIES a Scrabble word?: FLIES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does FLIES mean?: fly, to hit a ball high into the air in baseball. FLY means "clever".
How do you use FLIES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They flies."
How many points is FLIES worth in Scrabble?: FLIES is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FLIES?: FLIES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to FLIES?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes FLIEST. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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