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FOLLY

5-letter adverb • 11 Scrabble points • 12 WWF points

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5
Letters
1
Vowels
4
Consonants
11
Scrabble
12
WWF
0
Anagrams

Definition of FOLLY

FOLLY is a valid 5-letter English adverb recognized in major word game dictionaries including the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary (OSPD) and the Tournament Word List (TWL). This word scores 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, giving it solid scoring potential in competitive play. The word contains 1 vowel and 4 consonants, with repeated letters: L (appearing 2 times). With more consonants than vowels, FOLLY helps clear consonant-heavy racks that can otherwise limit your options.

Word Properties

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Part of Speech
Adverb
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Syllables
2 syllables
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Difficulty
Moderate (5/10)
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Unique Letters
4 of 5 letters

FOLLY has a word difficulty rating of 5 out of 10, categorized as "Moderate." This rating is calculated based on the rarity of its component letters in everyday English usage. It uses a mix of common and less-common letters, making it a moderate challenge for word game players.

Letter Analysis

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The 5 letters in FOLLY break down into 1 vowel and 4 consonants. Repeated letters: L (×2). Having duplicate letters can be both an advantage and a challenge in word games — it limits the variety of letters on your rack but also means fewer unique tiles needed to play this word. The highest-value Scrabble tile in FOLLY is F, worth 4 points. Approximately 20% of the letters in FOLLY are among the nine most common letters in English (E, T, A, O, I, N, S, H, R).

Words That Rhyme With FOLLY

These words share a similar ending pattern with FOLLY, ending in -LLY. Rhyming words are useful for poetry, song lyrics, word games, and creative writing. They can also help you discover words with similar letter patterns.

Using FOLLY in Word Games

Scrabble Strategy

FOLLY is worth 11 base points in Scrabble. This is a solid mid-range word. Try to place the highest-value letter (F = 4 points) on a bonus square to boost your score. On a Double Word Score, FOLLY earns 22 points.

Consider playing FOLLY as a parallel play alongside existing words to score points from multiple new words created simultaneously.

Note: Since FOLLY contains repeated letters, you'll need multiple copies of certain tiles. Standard Scrabble sets include varying quantities of each letter, so check tile distribution before planning this play.

Words With Friends Tips

In Words With Friends, FOLLY scores 12 points. Interestingly, this word scores 1 point more in WWF than in Scrabble due to different tile point values. Take advantage of this difference when playing Words With Friends. The Words With Friends board has a different layout of premium squares compared to Scrabble, so look for TW (Triple Word) and TL (Triple Letter) squares specific to the WWF board.

Is FOLLY a Valid Scrabble Word?

Yes, FOLLY is a valid Scrabble word worth 11 points.

FOLLY can be played in Scrabble, Words With Friends, and most other word games. With 11 points, it is a high-scoring word that can significantly boost your game.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is FOLLY a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, FOLLY is a valid word in both Scrabble and Words With Friends. In Scrabble, FOLLY is worth 11 points, making it a solid mid-range word. In Words With Friends, it earns 12 points due to slightly different tile values.

How many letters are in FOLLY?

FOLLY contains 5 letters total: 1 vowel and 4 consonants. It uses 4 unique letters with some letters repeated.

How many syllables does FOLLY have?

FOLLY has approximately 2 syllables. Knowing the syllable count helps with pronunciation and can be useful for poetry, word games, and language learning.

What words rhyme with FOLLY?

Words that share a similar ending sound with FOLLY include: ALLY, ILLY, JOLLY, JELLY, WILLY. These words end with the same letter pattern, making them useful for word games, poetry, and creative writing.

What words can you make from the letters in FOLLY?

You can unscramble the letters in FOLLY to find many shorter words and rearrangements. Visit our dedicated unscramble page for FOLLY to see every possible word you can create from these 5 letters, complete with Scrabble and Words With Friends scores.

Related 5-Letter Words

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