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Is FLING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, FLING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does FLING mean?

  1. verb

    throw with force or recklessness

    “fling the frisbee”

  2. verb

    move in an abrupt or headlong manner

    “He flung himself onto the sofa”

  3. noun

    a usually brief attempt

    “he took a crack at it”

  4. noun

    a brief indulgence of your impulses

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

5

Letters

F (4) + L (1) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 9 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 FLING

Single letters that turn FLING 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 FLING

The 12 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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