SLUICE
/sluːs/
6 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of SLUICE
An artificial passage for water, fitted with a valve or gate, for example in a canal lock or a mill stream, for stopping or regulating the flow.
A water gate or floodgate.
Hence, an opening or channel through which anything flows; a source of supply.
To emit by, or as by, flood gates.
To wet copiously, as by opening a sluice
"to sluice meadows"
To wash with, or in, a stream of water running through a sluice.
Examples of SLUICE in a Sentence
- "to sluice meadows"
Word Details
Is SLUICE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SLUICE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SLUICE uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SLUICE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | l | u | i | c | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SLUICE
57 words from the letters in SLUICE
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How to Use SLUICE in Word Games
SLUICE is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, SLUICE 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 SLUICE to find 57 additional valid words.