SLIDES
/slaɪdz/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of SLIDES
An item of play equipment that children can climb up and then slide down again.
"The long, red slide was great fun for the kids."
A surface of ice, snow, butter, etc. on which someone can slide for amusement or as a practical joke.
The falling of large amounts of rubble, earth and stones down the slope of a hill or mountain; avalanche.
"The slide closed the highway."
To (cause to) move in continuous contact with a surface
"He slid the boat across the grass."
To move on a low-friction surface.
"The car slid on the ice."
To drop down and skid into a base.
"Jones slid into second."
Examples of SLIDES in a Sentence
- "The long, red slide was great fun for the kids."
- "The slide closed the highway."
- "He slid the boat across the grass."
- "The car slid on the ice."
Word Details
Is SLIDES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SLIDES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SLIDES uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SLIDES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | l | i | d | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SLIDES
71 words from the letters in SLIDES
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5-letter words
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3-letter words
How to Use SLIDES in Word Games
SLIDES is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, SLIDES 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 SLIDES to find 71 additional valid words.