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flag

noun · verb

Flag can refer to emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design, a rectangular piece of fabric used as a signalling device, or flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green. As a verb, flag can mean to communicate or signal with a flag, droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness, or provide with a flag.

12 meanings4 lettersScrabble 8

Length

4

Scrabble

8

WWF

10

Starts

FL

Ends

LAG

Difficulty

Easy

Dictionary

What Does “FLAG” Mean?

flag has 12 documented senses across noun, verb.

Noun

7 senses
1

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

2

a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc.

Synonyms

3

plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals

Synonyms

4

a rectangular piece of fabric used as a signalling device

5

flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green

Synonyms

6

stratified stone that splits into pieces suitable as paving stones

Synonyms

Show 1 more noun definition
7

a conspicuously marked or shaped tail

Verb

5 senses
1

communicate or signal with a flag

2

provide with a flag

Flag this file so that I can recognize it immediately

3

droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness

Synonyms

4

decorate with flags

the building was flagged for the holiday

5

become less intense

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

4

Vowels

1

Consonants

3

Word Intelligence

Explore the word flag with its definition, score, letter pattern, and useful word game details.

Definition

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

Length

4 letters

Starts With

F

Ends With

G

Vowels

1

Consonants

3

Letters

F, L, A, G

Use Case

Useful for Scrabble, Wordle, crosswords, anagrams, and other word games.

Letter Breakdown

f
l
a
g

Word Facts

Key letter, score, and pattern facts for flag.

FLAG is a 4-letter word.
It has a Scrabble score of 8.
It starts with F and ends with G.
It contains 1 vowel and 3 consonants.
Its vowel share is about 25%.
It is an isogram, meaning no letter repeats.
It is not a palindrome.
Letter pattern: ABCD.
Vowel/consonant pattern: CCVC.

Word Strategy

Strategy notes for using flag in Scrabble, Wordle-style games, crosswords, and anagram solving.

Scrabble Strategy

★★★☆☆

FLAG has a Scrabble score of 8. It is useful for balancing a rack and building steady board position.

Wordle Strategy

★★☆☆☆

FLAG is not five letters, so it is not a standard Wordle answer, but its letter pattern can still help with word analysis.

Crossword Strategy

★★★★☆

FLAG can be useful in crossword solving because it has a clear starting letter, ending letter, and 4-letter structure.

Anagram Strategy

★★★★☆

FLAG uses unique letters, giving more flexibility when checking possible anagrams and word game combinations.

Letter Intelligence

A deeper look at the letter structure, patterns, and useful game signals inside flag.

Unique Letters

4

Repeated Letters

0

Highest Value Letter

F

Letter Pattern

ABCD

CV Pattern

CCVC

Vowel Share

25%

Consonant Share

75%

Bigrams

FL, LA, AG

Trigrams

FLA, LAG

Crossword Intelligence

Crossword-style clues, crossing help, and pattern notes for flag.

FLAG is a 4-letter short fill.
It starts with F and ends with G, which helps narrow crossword crossings.
It contains 1 vowel and 3 consonants.
Its vowel/consonant pattern is CCVC.
Crossword difficulty estimate: Easy.

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Word Usage Insights

Practical observations about how this word performs in different word games and puzzle situations.

This word contains 4 letters and is suitable for medium-length word games.
Its consonant/vowel pattern is CCVC, making it relatively challenging to recognize.
With a Scrabble score of 8, it offers moderate scoring potential.
The word begins with F and ends with G, making it useful for solving pattern-based puzzles.
Every letter appears only once.

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