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Word: FLAPS

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
F 4 L 1 A 1 P 3 S 1
Length 5 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /fหˆlรฆps/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 10 pts
WWF Score 12 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 1
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 5
Top Tile F (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Intermediate
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of FLAPS

Noun
  1. A disease in the mouths of horses involving inflammation in the cheeks or lips.
Noun
  1. plural of flap
Verb
  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of flap

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Wiktionary.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "In professional circles, using the word "flaps" conveys a high level of precision."
  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "flaps", surprising the rest of the board members."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 10 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 10 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 12 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FLAPS a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
FLAPS is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is FLAPS worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, FLAPS is worth 10 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 12 points.
How many syllables are in FLAPS? โ–ผ
There is 1 syllable in FLAPS.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing FLAPS:

  • # the flaps effect
  • # master of flaps
  • # playing with flaps
  • # in terms of flaps

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (5 Letters)

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