Is FLEW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FLEW is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does FLEW mean?
Flew is a form of FLY.
- verb
travel through the air; be airborne
“Man cannot fly”
- verb
move quickly or suddenly
“He flew about the place”
- noun
two-winged insects characterized by active flight
- verb
operate an airplane
“The pilot flew to Cuba”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
10
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
4
Letters
F (4) + L (1) + E (1) + W (4) = 10 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for FLEW
Single letters that turn FLEW into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks1
Words you can make from FLEW
The 7 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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