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SLEUTH

/sljuːθ/

6 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

S 1/1
L 1/2
E 1/1
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T 1/1
H 4/3

Definition of SLEUTH

noun

A detective.

noun

A sleuth-hound; a bloodhound.

noun

An animal’s trail or track.

verb

To act as a detective; to try to discover who committed a crime, or, more generally, to solve a mystery.

noun

Slowness; laziness, sloth.

noun

A collective term for a group of bears.

Synonyms of SLEUTH

Words with similar meaning

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
1
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
10
points

Is SLEUTH a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 10 pts

Tip: SLEUTH uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SLEUTH

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

Letter sleuth Total
Scrabble 111114 9
WWF 121213 10

Anagrams of SLEUTH

Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters

How to Use SLEUTH in Word Games

SLEUTH is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, SLEUTH is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SLEUTH to find 67 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About SLEUTH

What does SLEUTH mean?
SLEUTH is a noun. A detective.
Is SLEUTH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SLEUTH is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SLEUTH worth in Scrabble?
SLEUTH is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from SLEUTH?
You can make 67 words from the letters in SLEUTH. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SLEUTH?
Synonyms of SLEUTH include: detective, dick, gumshoe, private eye, shadow, sloth. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of SLEUTH?
The anagrams of SLEUTH (words using the exact same letters) are: HUSTLE. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.