FLINCH
/flɪntʃ/
6-letter word · 14 Scrabble points · 16 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of FLINCH
noun
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A reflexive jerking away.
"My eye doctor hates the flinch I have every time he tries to get near my eyes."
- The slipping of the foot from a ball, when attempting to give a tight croquet.
verb
- To make a sudden, involuntary movement in response to a (usually negative) stimulus; to cringe.
- To dodge (a question), to avoid an unpleasant task or duty
verb
- To strip the blubber or skin from, as from a whale, seal, etc.
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About the word FLINCH
Is "FLINCH" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "FLINCH" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "FLINCH" worth?
In Scrabble, "FLINCH" is worth 14 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 16 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 42.
What does "FLINCH" mean?
A reflexive jerking away.
Does "FLINCH" have any anagrams?
No, "FLINCH" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.