FLASH
/flæʃ/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of FLASH
A device that produces a short flash of light to help illuminate a scene, mostly for night-time or indoors photography.
A sudden, short, temporary burst of light.
A very short amount of time.
A flashlight; an electric torch.
To cause to shine briefly or intermittently.
"He flashed the light at the water, trying to see what made the noise."
To blink; to shine or illuminate intermittently.
"The light flashed on and off."
To be visible briefly.
"The scenery flashed by quickly."
Expensive-looking and demanding attention; stylish; showy.
Examples of FLASH in a Sentence
- "He flashed the light at the water, trying to see what made the noise."
- "The light flashed on and off."
- "The scenery flashed by quickly."
Word Details
Is FLASH a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FLASH is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: FLASH uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for FLASH
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | l | a | s | h | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FLASH
26 words from the letters in FLASH
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use FLASH in Word Games
FLASH is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, FLASH 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 FLASH to find 26 additional valid words.