FLIES
/flaɪz/
5-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of FLIES
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).
noun
- The action of flying; flight.
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An act of flying.
"There was a good wind, so I decided to give the kite a fly."
verb
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To hit a fly ball; to hit a fly ball that is caught for an out. Compare ground (verb) and line (verb).
"Jones flied to right in his last at-bat."
verb
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To travel through the air, another gas or a vacuum, without being in contact with a grounded surface.
"Birds of passage fly to warmer regions as it gets colder in winter."
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To flee, to escape (from).
"Fly, my lord! The enemy are upon us!"
noun
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(rural) A wing.
"The bullet barely grazed the wild fowl's fly."
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Anagrams of FLIES
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About the word FLIES
Is "FLIES" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "FLIES" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "FLIES" worth?
In Scrabble, "FLIES" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.
What does "FLIES" mean?
The open area above a stage where scenery and equipment may be hung.
What are the anagrams of "FLIES"?
1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as FLIES: FILES.