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Fly

Yes, fly is a valid Scrabble word. It has 3 letters and is worth 9 points in Scrabble.

What does fly mean?

noun

  1. two-winged insects characterized by active flight
  2. flap consisting of a piece of canvas that can be drawn back to provide entrance to a tent
  3. an opening in a garment that is closed by a zipper or by buttons concealed under a fold of cloth

verb

  1. travel through the air; be airborne Man cannot fly
  2. move quickly or suddenly He flew about the place
  3. operate an airplane The pilot flew to Cuba

adjective

  1. (British informal) not to be deceived or hoodwinked

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for fly

Word facts

Letters3
Vowels / consonants0 / 3
Scrabble points9
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of fly

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters FLY.

Frequently asked questions

Is fly a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Fly 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 fly worth in Scrabble?

Fly is worth 9 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does fly mean?

Fly means: two-winged insects characterized by active flight.