SIR
/ˈsə(ɹ)/
3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of SIR
A man of a higher rank or position.
A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position, particularly:
A respectful term of address to an adult male (often older), especially if his name or proper title is unknown.
"Excuse me, sir, do you know the way to the art museum?"
To address (someone) using "sir".
"Sir, yes, sir! Don't you sir me, private! I work for a living!"
Examples of SIR in a Sentence
- "Excuse me, sir, do you know the way to the art museum?"
- "Sir, yes, sir! Don't you sir me, private! I work for a living!"
Word Details
Is SIR a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SIR is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like SIR are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for SIR
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | i | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SIR
4 words from the letters in SIR
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use SIR in Word Games
SIR is worth 3 points in Scrabble and 3 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: SIR 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 SIR to find 4 additional valid words.