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SINISTER

/ˈsɪnɪstə/

8 letters · 3 syllables · adjective

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Definition of SINISTER

adjective

Inauspicious, ominous, unlucky, illegitimate (as in bar sinister).

adjective

Evil or seemingly evil; indicating lurking danger or harm.

"sinister influences"

adjective

Of the left side.

Antonyms of SINISTER

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of SINISTER in a Sentence

  • "sinister influences"

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
9
points

Is SINISTER a Scrabble Word?

Yes, SINISTER is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

Tip: SINISTER uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SINISTER

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter sinister Total
Scrabble 11111111 8
WWF 11211111 9

Anagrams of SINISTER

Words made by rearranging the exact same 8 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SINISTER

100 words from the letters in SINISTER

8-letter words

How to Use SINISTER in Word Games

SINISTER is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About SINISTER

What does SINISTER mean?
SINISTER is a adjective. Inauspicious, ominous, unlucky, illegitimate (as in bar sinister).
Is SINISTER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SINISTER is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SINISTER worth in Scrabble?
SINISTER is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from SINISTER?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SINISTER. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of SINISTER?
The anagrams of SINISTER (words using the exact same letters) are: INSISTER. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.