GADFLY

/ˈɡædflaɪ/

6-letter word · 14 Scrabble points · 15 Words With Friends points

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Meaning of GADFLY

noun
  1. Any dipterous insect of the family Oestridae, commonly known as botflies.
  2. A horsefly: any of various species of fly, of the family Tabanidae, noted for buzzing about animals and sucking their blood.
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About the word GADFLY

Is "GADFLY" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "GADFLY" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "GADFLY" worth?

In Scrabble, "GADFLY" is worth 14 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 15 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 42.

What does "GADFLY" mean?

Any dipterous insect of the family Oestridae, commonly known as botflies.

Does "GADFLY" have any anagrams?

No, "GADFLY" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.