How many points is FLY worth in Scrabble?

FLY is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FLY?

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

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FLY

9 pts

FLY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. FLY is a adjective form of clever. CLEVER means "mentally keen".

Meaning & examples

/flaɪ/

Pronunciation: /flaɪ/

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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

adjective

Quick-witted, alert, mentally sharp.
Well dressed, smart in appearance; in style, cool.
Example: He's pretty fly.
Beautiful; displaying physical beauty.

noun

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

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Definition and meaning

FLY is a adjective form of clever. CLEVER means "mentally keen".

In a sentence: "It is fly."

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FLY Scrabble FAQ

Is FLY a Scrabble word?: FLY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does FLY mean?: FLY is a adjective form of clever. CLEVER means "mentally keen".
How do you use FLY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is fly."
How many points is FLY worth in Scrabble?: FLY is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FLY?: FLY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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