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FLAILING

/ˈfleɪlɪŋ/

8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun

F 4/4
L 1/2
A 1/1
I 1/1
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Definition of FLAILING

verb

To beat using a flail or similar implement.

verb

To wave or swing vigorously

verb

To thresh.

noun

A flailing action or motion.

"The drowning man's flailings soon attracted the lifeguard's attention."

Synonyms of FLAILING

Words with similar meaning

thrash

Examples of FLAILING in a Sentence

  • "The drowning man's flailings soon attracted the lifeguard's attention."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
16
points

Is FLAILING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, FLAILING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Tip: FLAILING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for FLAILING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter flailing Total
Scrabble 41111112 12
WWF 42112123 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in FLAILING

77 words from the letters in FLAILING

7-letter words

failing 11/14 USUKWWF falling 11/15 USUKWWF filling 11/15 USUKWWF

6-letter words

filing 10/13 USUKWWF filial 9/11 USUKWWF finial 9/11 USUKWWF infall 9/12 USUKWWF infill 9/12 UK ailing 7/10 USUKWWF nilgai 7/10 USUKWWF

5-letter words

fagin 9/11 USUKWWF fling 9/12 USUKWWF flail 8/10 USUKWWF final 8/10 USUKWWF glial 6/9 USUKWWF algin 6/9 USUKWWF align 6/9 USUKWWF liang 6/9 USUKWWF ligan 6/9 USUKWWF linga 6/9 USUKWWF ilial 5/7 USUKWWF

4-letter words

flag 8/10 USUKWWF fang 8/10 USUKWWF alif 7/8 USUKWWF fail 7/8 USUKWWF fila 7/8 USUKWWF fall 7/9 USUKWWF fill 7/9 USUKWWF fain 7/8 USUKWWF naif 7/8 USUKWWF fini 7/8 UK flan 7/9 USUKWWF gila 5/7 UK glia 5/7 USUKWWF gall 5/8 USUKWWF gill 5/8 USUKWWF agin 5/7 USUKWWF gain 5/7 USUKWWF lang 5/8 USWWF ling 5/8 USWWF ilia 4/5 USUKWWF inia 4/5 USUKWWF anil 4/6 USUKWWF lain 4/6 USUKWWF nail 4/6 USUKWWF nill 4/7 USUKWWF

3-letter words

fag 7/8 USUKWWF fig 7/8 USUKWWF gif 7/8 UK fil 6/7 USUKWWF fan 6/7 USUKWWF fin 6/7 USUKWWF gal 4/6 USUKWWF lag 4/6 USUKWWF lig 4/6 UK gan 4/6 USUKWWF nag 4/6 USUKWWF gin 4/6 USUKWWF ail 3/4 USUKWWF all 3/5 USUKWWF ill 3/5 USUKWWF ain 3/4 USUKWWF ani 3/4 USUKWWF lan 3/5 UK lin 3/5 USWWF nil 3/5 USUKWWF

2-letter words

fa 5/5 USUKWWF if 5/5 USUKWWF ag 3/4 USUKWWF ai 2/2 USUKWWF al 2/3 USWWF la 2/3 USUKWWF li 2/3 USWWF an 2/3 USUKWWF na 2/3 USUKWWF in 2/3 USUKWWF ln 2/4 UK

How to Use FLAILING in Word Games

FLAILING 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 FLAILING to find 77 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About FLAILING

What does FLAILING mean?
FLAILING is a verb. To beat using a flail or similar implement.
Is FLAILING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FLAILING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is FLAILING worth in Scrabble?
FLAILING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from FLAILING?
You can make 77 words from the letters in FLAILING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of FLAILING?
Synonyms of FLAILING include: thrash. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.