FLOUR
/ˈflaʊə/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of FLOUR
Powder obtained by grinding or milling cereal grains, especially wheat, or other foodstuffs such as soybeans and potatoes, and used to bake bread, cakes, and pastry.
The food made by grinding and bolting cleaned wheat (not durum or red durum) until it meets specified levels of fineness, dryness and freedom from bran and germ, also containing any of certain enzymes, ascorbic acid and certain bleaching agents.
Powder of other material.
"mustard flour"
To apply flour to something; to cover with flour.
To reduce to flour.
To break up into fine globules of mercury in the amalgamation process.
A colorful, conspicuous structure associated with angiosperms, frequently scented and attracting various insects, and which may or may not be used for sexual reproduction.
A reproductive structure in angiosperms (flowering plants), often conspicuously colourful and typically including sepals, petals, and either or both stamens and/or a pistil.
Synonyms of FLOUR
Words with similar meaning
Examples of FLOUR in a Sentence
- "mustard flour"
- "We transplanted the flowers to a larger pot."
Word Details
Is FLOUR a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FLOUR is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: FLOUR uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for FLOUR
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | l | o | u | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FLOUR
25 words from the letters in FLOUR
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use FLOUR in Word Games
FLOUR is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, FLOUR 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 FLOUR to find 25 additional valid words.