SISTERS
/ˈsɪstəz/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of SISTERS
A daughter of the same parents as another person; a female sibling.
"My sister is always driving me crazy."
A female member of a religious order; especially one devoted to more active service; (informally) a nun.
"Michelle left behind her bank job and became a sister at the local convent."
Any butterfly in the genus Adelpha, so named for the resemblance of the dark-colored wings to the black habit traditionally worn by nuns.
To strengthen (a supporting beam) by fastening a second beam alongside it.
"I’m trying to correct my sagging floor by sistering the joists."
To be sister to; to resemble closely.
Synonyms of SISTERS
Words with similar meaning
Examples of SISTERS in a Sentence
- "My sister is always driving me crazy."
- "Michelle left behind her bank job and became a sister at the local convent."
- "I’m trying to correct my sagging floor by sistering the joists."
Word Details
Is SISTERS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SISTERS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SISTERS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 57 points total.
Letter Values for SISTERS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | i | s | t | e | r | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SISTERS
80 words from the letters in SISTERS
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How to Use SISTERS in Word Games
SISTERS is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since SISTERS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 57 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SISTERS to find 80 additional valid words.