FLARES
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of FLARES
A sudden bright light.
A source of brightly burning light or intense heat.
"solar flare"
A sudden eruption or outbreak; a flare-up.
To cause to burn.
To cause inflammation; to inflame.
To open outward in shape.
"The building flared from the third through the seventh floors to occupy the airspace over the entrance plaza. (intransitive)"
Bell-bottoms, pants with flared legs.
Examples of FLARES in a Sentence
- "solar flare"
- "The building flared from the third through the seventh floors to occupy the airspace over the entrance plaza. (intransitive)"
Word Details
Is FLARES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FLARES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: FLARES uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for FLARES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | l | a | r | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Anagrams of FLARES
Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FLARES
100 words from the letters in FLARES
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How to Use FLARES in Word Games
FLARES is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, FLARES is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble FLARES to find 100 additional valid words.