FLUKE
/fluːk/
5-letter word · 12 Scrabble points · 14 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of FLUKE
noun
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A lucky or improbable occurrence, with the implication that the occurrence could not be repeated.
"The first goal was just a fluke."
verb
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To obtain a successful outcome by pure chance.
"I fluked a pass in the multiple-choice exam."
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To fortuitously pot a ball in an unintended way.
"He fluked the other red into the middle pocket, despite the double kiss."
noun
- A flounder.
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A trematode; a parasitic flatworm of the Trematoda class, related to the tapeworm.
"The man had become infected with flukes after eating a meal of raw fish."
noun
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Either of the two lobes of a whale's or similar creature's tail.
"The dolphin had an open wound on the left fluke of its tail where the propeller had injured it."
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Any of the triangular blades at the end of an anchor, designed to catch the ground.
"The fluke of the anchor was wedged between two outcroppings of rock and could not be dislodged."
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About the word FLUKE
Is "FLUKE" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "FLUKE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "FLUKE" worth?
In Scrabble, "FLUKE" is worth 12 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 14 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 36.
What does "FLUKE" mean?
A lucky or improbable occurrence, with the implication that the occurrence could not be repeated.
Does "FLUKE" have any anagrams?
No, "FLUKE" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.