Gallfly
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A small solitary wasp that lays its eggs in plant tissue, causing the formation of abnormal growths called galls on oaks and other trees.
“The round oak apple clinging to the branch had been produced by a gallfly larva feeding inside it.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
gall·fly
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Synonyms
gall wasp
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Wordle
Ends in -FLY with a double L before the F, G, A, L, L, F, L, Y contains two L's and two F's and a Y
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Scrabble
Worth 16 points with F scoring 4 and Y scoring 4, the double pairing makes this a high-value niche word
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