Is FLINGS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FLINGS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does FLINGS mean?
Flings is a form of FLING.
- verb
throw with force or recklessness
“fling the frisbee”
- verb
move in an abrupt or headlong manner
“He flung himself onto the sofa”
- noun
a usually brief attempt
“he took a crack at it”
- noun
a brief indulgence of your impulses
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
10
Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
6
Letters
F (4) + L (1) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) + S (1) = 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 FLINGS
FLINGS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from FLINGS
The 32 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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