FLUKES
6-letter word · 13 Scrabble points · 15 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of FLUKES
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."
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 FLUKES
Is "FLUKES" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "FLUKES" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "FLUKES" worth?
In Scrabble, "FLUKES" is worth 13 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 15 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 39.
What does "FLUKES" mean?
A lucky or improbable occurrence, with the implication that the occurrence could not be repeated.
Does "FLUKES" have any anagrams?
No, "FLUKES" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.