FLY
/flaɪ/
3-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of FLY
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!"
adjective
- Quick-witted, alert, mentally sharp.
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Well dressed, smart in appearance; in style, cool.
"He's pretty fly."
noun
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(rural) A wing.
"The bullet barely grazed the wild fowl's fly."
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About the word FLY
Is "FLY" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "FLY" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "FLY" worth?
In Scrabble, "FLY" is worth 9 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 27.
What does "FLY" mean?
Any insect of the order Diptera; characterized by having two wings (except for some wingless species), also called true flies.
Does "FLY" have any anagrams?
No, "FLY" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.