SLY
/slaɪ/
3 letters · 1 syllable · adjective, adverb
Definition of SLY
Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily.
(having a positive sense) Dexterous in performing an action, so as to escape notice
Done with, and marked by, artful and dexterous secrecy; subtle
"a sly trick"
Slyly.
Examples of SLY in a Sentence
- "a sly trick"
Word Details
Is SLY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SLY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | s | l | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 3 | 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.