SORT
/sɔːt/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of SORT
A general type.
Manner; form of being or acting.
Condition above the vulgar; rank.
To separate items into different categories according to certain criteria that determine their sorts.
"Sort the letters in those bags into a separate pile for each language."
To arrange into some sequence, usually numerically, alphabetically or chronologically.
"Sort those bells into a row in ascending sequence of pitch."
To conjoin; to put together in distribution; to class.
Examples of SORT in a Sentence
- "Sort the letters in those bags into a separate pile for each language."
- "Sort those bells into a row in ascending sequence of pitch."
Word Details
Is SORT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SORT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like SORT are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for SORT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | o | r | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Anagrams of SORT
Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SORT
16 words from the letters in SORT
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use SORT in Word Games
SORT is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 4 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: SORT 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 SORT to find 16 additional valid words.