How many points is FLAGS worth in Scrabble?

FLAGS is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FLAGS?

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

Can you add a letter to FLAGS?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes OFLAGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

FLAGS

9 pts

FLAGS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. FLAGS is a noun form of flag. FLAG means "piece of cloth attached to a pole as an emblem or signal".

Meaning & examples

/flæɡz/

noun

A piece of cloth, often decorated with an emblem, used as a visual signal or symbol.
An exact representation of a flag (for example: a digital one used in websites).
A flag flown by a ship to show the presence on board of the admiral; the admiral himself, or his flagship.

Synonyms: option, switch, Boolean, dart

verb

To furnish or deck out with flags.
To mark with a flag, especially to indicate the importance of something.
(often with down) To signal to, especially to stop a passing vehicle etc.
Example: Please flag down a taxi for me.

verb

To weaken, become feeble.
Example: His strength flagged toward the end of the race.
To hang loose without stiffness; to bend down, as flexible bodies; to be loose, yielding, limp.
To let droop; to suffer to fall, or let fall, into feebleness.
Example: to flag the wings

noun

Any of various plants with sword-shaped leaves, especially irises; specifically, Iris pseudacorus.

noun

A slice of turf; a sod.
A slab of stone; a flagstone, a flat piece of stone used for paving.
Any hard, evenly stratified sandstone, which splits into layers suitable for flagstones.

verb

To pave with flagstones.
Example: Fred is planning to flag his patio this weekend.

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

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

FLAGS is a noun form of flag. FLAG means "piece of cloth attached to a pole as an emblem or signal".

In a sentence: "The flags is noted."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

FLAG8 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before FLAGS. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

OFLAGS10 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in FLAGS, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 9

FLAGS Scrabble FAQ

Is FLAGS a Scrabble word?: FLAGS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does FLAGS mean?: FLAGS is a noun form of flag. FLAG means "piece of cloth attached to a pole as an emblem or signal".
How do you use FLAGS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The flags is noted."
How many points is FLAGS worth in Scrabble?: FLAGS is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FLAGS?: FLAGS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to FLAGS?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes OFLAGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.