FLYING
/ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/
6-letter word · 13 Scrabble points · 15 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of FLYING
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
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That flies or can fly.
"a flying rumour"
- Brief or hurried.
noun
- An act of flight.
- The action or process of sustained motion through the air.
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About the word FLYING
Is "FLYING" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "FLYING" 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 "FLYING" worth?
In Scrabble, "FLYING" 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 "FLYING" mean?
To hit a fly ball; to hit a fly ball that is caught for an out. Compare ground (verb) and line (verb).
Does "FLYING" have any anagrams?
No, "FLYING" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.