FLEW
/fluː/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of FLEW
(chiefly plural) The thick, dangling upper lip of certain breeds of dog, or the canine equivalent of the upper lip.
"The raging hound's flews were twisted upwards in an angry snarl."
To travel through the air, another gas or a vacuum, without being in contact with a grounded surface.
"Birds of passage fly to warmer regions as it gets colder in winter."
To flee, to escape (from).
"Fly, my lord! The enemy are upon us!"
To cause to fly (travel or float in the air): to transport via air or the like.
"Birds fly their prey to their nest to feed it to their young."
Shallow; flat
Synonyms of FLEW
Words with similar meaning
Examples of FLEW in a Sentence
- "The raging hound's flews were twisted upwards in an angry snarl."
- "Birds of passage fly to warmer regions as it gets colder in winter."
- "Fly, my lord! The enemy are upon us!"
- "Birds fly their prey to their nest to feed it to their young."
Word Details
Is FLEW a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FLEW is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like FLEW are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for FLEW
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | l | e | w | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FLEW
7 words from the letters in FLEW
3-letter words
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How to Use FLEW in Word Games
FLEW is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: FLEW is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble FLEW to find 7 additional valid words.