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Flank

Yes, flank is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does flank mean?

noun

  1. the side of military or naval formation they attacked the enemy's right flank
  2. a subfigure consisting of a side of something
  3. a cut from the fleshy part of an animal's side between the ribs and the leg

verb

  1. be located at the sides of something or somebody

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for flank

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants1 / 4
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of flank

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters FLANK.

Words you can make from flank

Unscramble FLANK for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is flank a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Flank is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is flank worth in Scrabble?

Flank is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does flank mean?

Flank means: the side of military or naval formation.

Could flank be a Wordle answer?

Flank is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.