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SLY

/slaɪ/

3 letters · 1 syllable · adjective, adverb

S 1/1
L 1/2
Y 4/3

Definition of SLY

adjective

Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily.

adjective

(having a positive sense) Dexterous in performing an action, so as to escape notice

adjective

Done with, and marked by, artful and dexterous secrecy; subtle

"a sly trick"

adverb

Slyly.

Synonyms of SLY

Words with similar meaning

Examples of SLY in a Sentence

  • "a sly trick"

Word Details

Letters
3
Syllables
1
Scrabble
6
points
WWF
6
points

Is SLY a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 6 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 6 pts Words With Friends — 6 pts

Tip: Short words like SLY are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for SLY

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

Letter sly Total
Scrabble 114 6
WWF 123 6

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SLY

2 words from the letters in SLY

How to Use SLY in Word Games

SLY is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: SLY is only 3 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 SLY to find 2 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About SLY

What does SLY mean?
SLY is a adjective. Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily.
Is SLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SLY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SLY worth in Scrabble?
SLY is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends. It is a 3-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from SLY?
You can make 2 words from the letters in SLY. The longest sub-words are 2 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SLY?
Synonyms of SLY include: artful, cautious, nimble, shrewd, skillful, crafty. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.