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FLEXIBILITY is the quality of bending easily without breaking; the ability to be easily modified; willingness to change or compromise. Worth 26 points in Scrabble.
26
Points in Scrabble
Base tile values • No multipliers applied
FLEXIBILITY encompasses both physical properties (like a gymnast's flexibility) and abstract qualities (workplace flexibility, mental flexibility). In modern contexts, it's prized in everything from yoga to business strategies to software design. The word suggests adaptability, resilience, and the capacity to adjust to changing circumstances without losing core integrity. This 11-letter word is exceptionally valuable in Scrabble at 26 base points, featuring the high-scoring X (8 points), F (4 points), Y (4 points), and B (3 points).
FLEXIBILITY comes from Latin "flexibilis," from "flectere" meaning "to bend." The suffix "-ibility" denotes a quality or state. The word entered English in the early 1600s, initially referring only to physical bendability. The metaphorical sense of mental or situational adaptability developed by the 1700s. Related words include "flex," "flexible," "inflexible," and "reflex," all sharing the Latin root about bending.
•FLEXIBILITY contains X (8 points), F and Y (4 points each), and B (3 points) for maximum scoring
•The word contains FLEX, BILE, BIT, and LIT - all valid Scrabble words within it
•With 11 letters and high-value tiles, FLEXIBILITY can often secure a win if played well
•Y can function as both a vowel and consonant, making Y-words flexible
"The yoga instructor emphasized flexibility as key to preventing injury."
"Their business model's flexibility allowed them to adapt quickly to market changes."
Words that share similar meanings or letter patterns with FLEXIBILITY:
ADAPTABILITY
Ability to adjust
VERSATILITY
Multiple uses
ELASTICITY
Stretchable quality
PLIABILITY
Bendable nature
Total base points: 26 (Scrabble)
Vowels: 4 | Consonants: 7
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