Definition of SIP
To ooze or pass slowly through pores or other small openings, and in overly small quantities; said of liquids, etc.
"The water steadily seeped in through the thirl."
To enter or penetrate slowly; to spread or diffuse.
"Fear began to seep into the local community over the contamination of their fishpond."
To diminish or wane away slowly.
"The resistance movement against the invaders had slowly seeped away."
A small mouthful of drink
To drink slowly, small mouthfuls at a time.
To drink a small quantity.
To taste the liquor of; to drink out of.
Examples of SIP in a Sentence
- "The water steadily seeped in through the thirl."
- "Fear began to seep into the local community over the contamination of their fishpond."
- "The resistance movement against the invaders had slowly seeped away."
Word Details
Is SIP a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SIP is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like SIP are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for SIP
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | i | p | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SIP
6 words from the letters in SIP
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use SIP in Word Games
SIP is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: SIP is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SIP to find 6 additional valid words.