SIDEWAYS
/ˈsaɪdweɪz/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective, adverb
Definition of SIDEWAYS
A footpath near a road.
A byway.
Moving or directed toward one side.
"He gave the ball a sideways kick."
Positioned sideways (with a side to the front).
"There was a stack of papers in front of each seat at the table, but each stack was sideways."
Neither moving upward nor moving downward.
"Once we get out of this sideways economy, our figures will more accurately reflect what we're truly capable of."
With a side to the front.
"He builds houses sideways, with the front door on the side."
Towards one side.
"A bishop moves only diagonally; a rook, only sideways, forward, and back. He looked sideways at the new arrival, wondering who she was."
Askance; sidelong.
Examples of SIDEWAYS in a Sentence
- "He gave the ball a sideways kick."
- "There was a stack of papers in front of each seat at the table, but each stack was sideways."
- "Once we get out of this sideways economy, our figures will more accurately reflect what we're truly capable of."
- "He builds houses sideways, with the front door on the side."
Word Details
Is SIDEWAYS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SIDEWAYS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SIDEWAYS uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SIDEWAYS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | i | d | e | w | a | y | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SIDEWAYS
100 words from the letters in SIDEWAYS
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How to Use SIDEWAYS in Word Games
SIDEWAYS is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SIDEWAYS to find 100 additional valid words.