FLIES
/flaɪz/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of FLIES
The open area above a stage where scenery and equipment may be hung.
Any insect of the order Diptera; characterized by having two wings (except for some wingless species), also called true flies.
(non-technical) Especially, any of the insects of the family Muscidae, such as the common housefly (other families of Diptera include mosquitoes and midges).
Any similar, but unrelated insect such as dragonfly or butterfly.
The action of flying; flight.
An act of flying.
"There was a good wind, so I decided to give the kite a fly."
A fly ball.
To hit a fly ball; to hit a fly ball that is caught for an out. Compare ground (verb) and line (verb).
"Jones flied to right in his last at-bat."
Synonyms of FLIES
Words with similar meaning
Examples of FLIES in a Sentence
- "There was a good wind, so I decided to give the kite a fly."
- "Jones flied to right in his last at-bat."
- "Birds of passage fly to warmer regions as it gets colder in winter."
- "Fly, my lord! The enemy are upon us!"
Word Details
Is FLIES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FLIES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: FLIES uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for FLIES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | l | i | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FLIES
40 words from the letters in FLIES
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use FLIES in Word Games
FLIES is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, FLIES 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 FLIES to find 40 additional valid words.