FLYING
/ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/
6 letters · 1 syllable · verb, adjective, noun
Definition of FLYING
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."
To travel through the air, another gas or a vacuum, without being in contact with a grounded surface.
"Birds of passage fly to warmer regions as it gets colder in winter."
To flee, to escape (from).
"Fly, my lord! The enemy are upon us!"
To cause to fly (travel or float in the air): to transport via air or the like.
"Birds fly their prey to their nest to feed it to their young."
That flies or can fly.
"a flying rumour"
Brief or hurried.
(of a sail) Not secured by yards.
An act of flight.
Synonyms of FLYING
Words with similar meaning
Examples of FLYING in a Sentence
- "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!"
- "Birds fly their prey to their nest to feed it to their young."
Word Details
Is FLYING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FLYING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: FLYING uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for FLYING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | l | y | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FLYING
22 words from the letters in FLYING
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4-letter words
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How to Use FLYING in Word Games
FLYING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, FLYING 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 FLYING to find 22 additional valid words.