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FLOUNDER

/ˈflaʊndɚ/

8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

F 4/4
L 1/2
O 1/1
U 1/2
N 1/2
D 2/2
E 1/1
R 1/1

Definition of FLOUNDER

noun

A European species of flatfish having dull brown colouring with reddish-brown blotches; fluke, European flounder, Platichthys flesus.

noun

Any of various flatfish of the family Pleuronectidae or Bothidae.

noun

A bootmaker's tool for crimping boot fronts.

verb

To flop around as a fish out of water.

verb

To make clumsy attempts to move or regain one's balance.

"Robert yanked Connie's leg vigorously, causing her to flounder and eventually fall."

verb

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

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
15
points

Is FLOUNDER a Scrabble Word?

Yes, FLOUNDER is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

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 flounder Total
Scrabble 41111211 12
WWF 42122211 15

Anagrams of FLOUNDER

Words made by rearranging the exact same 8 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in FLOUNDER

100 words from the letters in FLOUNDER

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About FLOUNDER

What does FLOUNDER mean?
FLOUNDER is a noun. A European species of flatfish having dull brown colouring with reddish-brown blotches; fluke, European flounder, Platichthys flesus.
Is FLOUNDER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FLOUNDER is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is FLOUNDER worth in Scrabble?
FLOUNDER is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from FLOUNDER?
You can make 100 words from the letters in FLOUNDER. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of FLOUNDER?
The anagrams of FLOUNDER (words using the exact same letters) are: UNFOLDER. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.