FLIGHT
/flaɪt/
6 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of FLIGHT
The act of flying.
"Most birds are capable of flight."
An instance of flying.
"The migrating birds' flight took them to Africa."
The act of fleeing.
(of a spin bowler) To throw the ball in such a way that it has more airtime and more spin than usual.
(by extension) To throw or kick something so as to send it flying with more loft or airtime than usual.
Fast, swift, fleet.
The act of fleeing.
"take flight"
Examples of FLIGHT in a Sentence
- "Most birds are capable of flight."
- "The migrating birds' flight took them to Africa."
- "take flight"
Word Details
Is FLIGHT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FLIGHT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: FLIGHT uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for FLIGHT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | l | i | g | h | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FLIGHT
25 words from the letters in FLIGHT
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4-letter words
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2-letter words
How to Use FLIGHT in Word Games
FLIGHT is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, FLIGHT 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 FLIGHT to find 25 additional valid words.