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Is FLIRT a Scrabble Word?

Yes, FLIRT is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a verb and a noun, most often meaning “talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions”.

Quick answer

Is FLIRT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. FLIRT is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.

Checked against this site’s open English word list. Tournament play uses the official NWL or Collins lists, which can differ on rare words and inflections.

Letters
5
Scrabble
8 pts
Words With Friends
9 pts
Anagrams
0
Familiarity
99th percentile

FLIRT meaning and definition

FLIRT has 4 common senses and works as a verb and a noun. The most common meaning is listed first.

FLIRT as a verb

  1. Talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions.
  2. Behave carelessly or indifferently.

FLIRT as a noun

  1. A seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men.
  2. Playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest.

FLIRT Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

FLIRT scores 8 in Scrabble and 9 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is F, worth 4 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
F44
L12
I11
R11
T11
Total89

FLIRT on premium squares

On a double word square FLIRT scores 16 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 24. Putting F on a triple letter square instead adds 8 points. Its middling value makes it a flexible play for scoring steadily without breaking up a strong rack. At 5 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.

Anagrams of FLIRT

No other word uses exactly the letters in FLIRT.

Unscramble FLIRT: 17 words from its letters

The letters F, L, I, R, T make 17 shorter words, up to 4 letters long. Most common first.

  • fit6
  • lift7
  • flit7
  • lit3
  • li2
  • rift7
  • fir6
  • ti2
  • it2
  • fil6
  • flir7
  • frit7
  • if5
  • rif6
  • rit3
  • til3
  • tirl4

Words like FLIRT

One-letter changes to FLIRT, useful for word ladders and board hooks.

Change one letter in FLIRT

  • flint8
  • flirs8
  • flitt8

Add one letter to FLIRT

  • flirts9
  • flirty12

Remove one letter from FLIRT

  • flit7
  • flir7

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FLIRT word facts

FLIRT is a 5-letter word with 5 distinct letters: 1 vowel (I) and 4 consonants. It starts with F and ends with T. By corpus frequency, FLIRT is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

Holding the letters F, L, I, R, T on your rack? The word unscrambler lists every word they make, sorted by score, and the anagram solver finds words that use all 5 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.

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FLIRT Scrabble word FAQ

Is FLIRT a Scrabble word?

Yes. FLIRT is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does FLIRT mean?

FLIRT is used as a verb and a noun. Its most common meaning is “talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions”.

How many points is FLIRT worth in Scrabble?

FLIRT is worth 8 points in Scrabble: F (4) + L (1) + I (1) + R (1) + T (1). On a double word square it scores 16, and on a triple word square 24.

How many points is FLIRT in Words With Friends?

FLIRT is worth 9 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

Does FLIRT have any anagrams?

No. No other word uses exactly the letters in FLIRT, but 17 shorter words can be made from them.

What words can you make from the letters in FLIRT?

You can make 17 shorter words from the letters in FLIRT, including FIT, LIFT, FLIT and LIT.

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