SLOW
/sləʊ/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective, adverb
Definition of SLOW
Someone who is slow; a sluggard.
A slow song.
To make (something) run, move, etc. less quickly; to reduce the speed of.
To keep from going quickly; to hinder the progress of.
To become slow; to slacken in speed; to decelerate.
Taking a long time to move or go a short distance, or to perform an action; not quick in motion; proceeding at a low speed.
"a slow train; a slow computer"
Not happening in a short time; spread over a comparatively long time.
Of reduced intellectual capacity; not quick to comprehend.
Synonyms of SLOW
Words with similar meaning
Examples of SLOW in a Sentence
- "a slow train; a slow computer"
- "That clock is running slow."
Word Details
Is SLOW a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SLOW is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like SLOW are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for SLOW
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | l | o | w | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SLOW
18 words from the letters in SLOW
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use SLOW in Word Games
SLOW is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: SLOW is only 4 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 SLOW to find 18 additional valid words.