FIREFLIES
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun
F
4/4
I
1/1
R
1/1
E
1/1
F
4/4
L
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I
1/1
E
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S
1/1
Definition of FIREFLIES
noun
Any beetle of the family Lampyridae, which exhibit bioluminescence during twilight.
Word Details
Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
16
points
Is FIREFLIES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FIREFLIES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts
Words With Friends — 16 pts
Tip: FIREFLIES uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for FIREFLIES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | i | r | e | f | l | i | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FIREFLIES
100 words from the letters in FIREFLIES
7-letter words
6-letter words
effeir
12/12
UK
iffier
12/12
USUKWWF
riffle
12/13
USUKWWF
siffle
12/13
UK
fifers
12/12
USUKWWF
feirie
9/9
USUKWWF
ferlie
9/10
USUKWWF
liefer
9/10
USUKWWF
refile
9/10
USUKWWF
relief
9/10
USUKWWF
selfie
9/10
UK
fieres
9/9
UK
fleers
9/10
USUKWWF
refels
9/10
USUKWWF
filers
9/10
USUKWWF
fliers
9/10
USUKWWF
lifers
9/10
USUKWWF
rifles
9/10
USUKWWF
relies
6/7
USUKWWF
resile
6/7
USUKWWF
5-letter words
fifer
11/11
USUKWWF
fiefs
11/11
USUKWWF
fifes
11/11
USUKWWF
riffs
11/11
USUKWWF
ferie
8/8
UK
fiere
8/8
UK
fleer
8/9
USUKWWF
refel
8/9
USUKWWF
filer
8/9
USUKWWF
flier
8/9
USUKWWF
lifer
8/9
USUKWWF
rifle
8/9
USUKWWF
feels
8/9
USUKWWF
flees
8/9
USUKWWF
lefse
8/9
UK
files
8/9
USUKWWF
flies
8/9
USUKWWF
liefs
8/9
UK
feers
8/8
UK
feres
8/8
USUKWWF
frees
8/8
USUKWWF
reefs
8/8
USUKWWF
fires
8/8
USUKWWF
fries
8/8
USUKWWF
frise
8/8
USUKWWF
reifs
8/8
USUKWWF
serif
8/8
USUKWWF
flirs
8/9
UK
eisel
5/6
UK
esile
5/6
UK
siree
5/5
USUKWWF
leers
5/6
USUKWWF
leres
5/6
UK
reels
5/6
USUKWWF
sleer
5/6
UK
leirs
5/6
UK
liers
5/6
USUKWWF
riels
5/6
USUKWWF
riles
5/6
USUKWWF
siler
5/6
UK
slier
5/6
USUKWWF
4-letter words
fief
10/10
USUKWWF
fife
10/10
USUKWWF
riff
10/10
USUKWWF
effs
10/10
USUKWWF
feel
7/8
USUKWWF
flee
7/8
USUKWWF
file
7/8
USUKWWF
lief
7/8
USUKWWF
life
7/8
USUKWWF
feer
7/7
UK
fere
7/7
USUKWWF
free
7/7
USUKWWF
reef
7/7
USUKWWF
fire
7/7
USUKWWF
reif
7/7
USUKWWF
rife
7/7
USUKWWF
flir
7/8
UK
fees
7/7
USUKWWF
feis
7/7
UK
fies
7/7
UK
seif
7/7
USUKWWF
self
7/8
USUKWWF
fils
7/8
USUKWWF
refs
7/7
USUKWWF
serf
7/7
USUKWWF
firs
7/7
USUKWWF
fris
7/7
UK
rifs
7/7
USUKWWF
leer
4/5
USUKWWF
lere
4/5
UK
reel
4/5
USUKWWF
leir
4/5
UK
How to Use FIREFLIES in Word Games
FIREFLIES is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble FIREFLIES to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About FIREFLIES
What does FIREFLIES mean?
FIREFLIES is a noun. Any beetle of the family Lampyridae, which exhibit bioluminescence during twilight.
Is FIREFLIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FIREFLIES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is FIREFLIES worth in Scrabble?
FIREFLIES is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from FIREFLIES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in FIREFLIES. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of FIREFLIES?
Synonyms of FIREFLIES include: lightning bug. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.