fling
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When fling helps
Base Score
5
Before any board-specific bonus
Unique Letters
5
F G I L N
Two-Letter Start
FL
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
ING
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- 5 letters
- 5 unique letters
- FL start
- ING ending
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- fling is worth 5 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 5 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include f, g, i, l, n plus any remaining hive letters.
- The ING ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the FL start.
- BuzzyWords has saved this word in 1 published Daily snapshot.
Pronunciation
noun
An act of throwing, often violently.
noun
An act of moving the limbs or body with violent movements, especially in a dance.
"the fling of a horse"
noun
An act or period of unrestrained indulgence.
noun
A short casual sexual relationship.
"I had a fling with a girl I met on holiday."
noun
An attempt, a try (as in "give it a fling").
noun
A severe or contemptuous remark; an expression of sarcastic scorn; a gibe or taunt.
noun
A lively Scottish country dance.
"the Highland fling"
noun
A trifling matter; an object of contempt.
verb
To move (oneself) abruptly or violently; to rush or dash.
verb
To throw with violence or quick movement; to hurl.
verb
To throw; to wince; to flounce.
verb
To utter abusive language; to sneer.
"The scold began to flout and fling."