FLOUNDER
/ˈflaʊndɚ/
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of FLOUNDER
A European species of flatfish having dull brown colouring with reddish-brown blotches; fluke, European flounder, Platichthys flesus.
Any of various flatfish of the family Pleuronectidae or Bothidae.
A bootmaker's tool for crimping boot fronts.
To flop around as a fish out of water.
To make clumsy attempts to move or regain one's balance.
"Robert yanked Connie's leg vigorously, causing her to flounder and eventually fall."
To act clumsily or confused; to struggle or be flustered.
"He gave a good speech, but floundered when audience members asked questions he could not answer well."
Examples of FLOUNDER in a Sentence
- "Robert yanked Connie's leg vigorously, causing her to flounder and eventually fall."
- "He gave a good speech, but floundered when audience members asked questions he could not answer well."
Word Details
Is FLOUNDER a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FLOUNDER is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: FLOUNDER uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for FLOUNDER
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | l | o | u | n | d | e | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FLOUNDER
100 words from the letters in FLOUNDER
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How to Use FLOUNDER in Word Games
FLOUNDER is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble FLOUNDER to find 100 additional valid words.