FLAGELLA
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun
F
4/4
L
1/2
A
1/1
G
2/3
E
1/1
L
1/2
L
1/2
A
1/1
Definition of FLAGELLA
noun
In protists, a long, whiplike membrane-enclosed organelle used for locomotion or feeding.
noun
In bacteria, a long, whiplike proteinaceous appendage, used for locomotion.
noun
A whip
Word Details
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
16
points
Is FLAGELLA a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FLAGELLA is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts
Words With Friends — 16 pts
Tip: FLAGELLA uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for FLAGELLA
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | l | a | g | e | l | l | a | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FLAGELLA
54 words from the letters in FLAGELLA
6-letter words
5-letter words
4-letter words
flag
8/10
USUKWWF
alfa
7/8
USUKWWF
fala
7/8
UK
alef
7/8
USUKWWF
feal
7/8
USUKWWF
flea
7/8
USUKWWF
leaf
7/8
USUKWWF
fall
7/9
USUKWWF
fell
7/9
USUKWWF
alga
5/7
USUKWWF
gala
5/7
USUKWWF
egal
5/7
USUKWWF
gale
5/7
USUKWWF
geal
5/7
UK
gall
5/8
USUKWWF
alae
4/5
USUKWWF
alle
4/6
UK
leal
4/6
USUKWWF
lall
4/7
USUKWWF
3-letter words
How to Use FLAGELLA in Word Games
FLAGELLA is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble FLAGELLA to find 54 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About FLAGELLA
What does FLAGELLA mean?
FLAGELLA is a noun. In protists, a long, whiplike membrane-enclosed organelle used for locomotion or feeding.
Is FLAGELLA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FLAGELLA is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is FLAGELLA worth in Scrabble?
FLAGELLA is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from FLAGELLA?
You can make 54 words from the letters in FLAGELLA. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of FLAGELLA?
Synonyms of FLAGELLA include: cilium, whip. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.