SLIGHTLY
/ˈslaɪtli/
8 letters · 2 syllables · adverb
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Definition of SLIGHTLY
adverb
Slenderly; delicately.
"He was slightly built, but tall."
adverb
(degree) To a small extent or degree.
"He weighed slightly less than his wife who was a foot shorter."
Examples of SLIGHTLY in a Sentence
- "He was slightly built, but tall."
- "He weighed slightly less than his wife who was a foot shorter."
Word Details
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
16
points
Is SLIGHTLY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SLIGHTLY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts
Words With Friends — 16 pts
Tip: SLIGHTLY uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SLIGHTLY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | l | i | g | h | t | l | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 15 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SLIGHTLY
93 words from the letters in SLIGHTLY
7-letter words
6-letter words
5-letter words
ghyll
12/13
USUKWWF
hilly
11/11
USUKWWF
shily
11/10
USUKWWF
light
9/10
USUKWWF
sight
9/9
USUKWWF
thigs
9/9
UK
gilly
9/11
USUKWWF
hills
8/9
USUKWWF
shill
8/9
USUKWWF
illth
8/9
UK
thill
8/9
USUKWWF
hilts
8/8
USUKWWF
liths
8/8
UK
silly
8/9
USUKWWF
slily
8/9
USUKWWF
yills
8/9
USUKWWF
silty
8/8
USUKWWF
styli
8/8
USUKWWF
gills
6/9
USUKWWF
gilts
6/8
USUKWWF
lilts
5/7
USUKWWF
still
5/7
USUKWWF
tills
5/7
USUKWWF
4-letter words
ghis
8/8
USUKWWF
sigh
8/8
USUKWWF
thig
8/8
UK
tygs
8/8
UK
hill
7/8
USUKWWF
hilt
7/7
USUKWWF
hist
7/6
USWWF
hits
7/6
USUKWWF
shit
7/6
USUKWWF
sith
7/6
USUKWWF
this
7/6
USUKWWF
illy
7/8
USUKWWF
lily
7/8
USUKWWF
yill
7/8
USUKWWF
syli
7/7
USUKWWF
gill
5/8
USUKWWF
ligs
5/7
UK
gilt
5/7
USUKWWF
gist
5/6
USUKWWF
gits
5/6
USUKWWF
tigs
5/6
UK
ills
4/6
USUKWWF
sill
4/6
USUKWWF
lilt
4/6
USUKWWF
till
4/6
USUKWWF
list
4/5
USUKWWF
lits
4/5
USUKWWF
silt
4/5
USUKWWF
slit
4/5
USUKWWF
tils
4/5
USUKWWF
3-letter words
How to Use SLIGHTLY in Word Games
SLIGHTLY is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SLIGHTLY to find 93 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About SLIGHTLY
What does SLIGHTLY mean?
SLIGHTLY is a adverb. Slenderly; delicately.
Is SLIGHTLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SLIGHTLY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SLIGHTLY worth in Scrabble?
SLIGHTLY is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SLIGHTLY?
You can make 93 words from the letters in SLIGHTLY. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SLIGHTLY?
Synonyms of SLIGHTLY include: a little, marginally, somewhat. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.