SWEEP
/swiːp/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of SWEEP
A single action of sweeping.
"Give the front steps a quick sweep to get rid of those fallen leaves."
The person who steers a dragon boat.
A person who stands at the stern of a surf boat, steering with a steering oar and commanding the crew.
To clean (a surface) by means of a stroking motion of a broom or brush.
"to sweep a floor, the street, or a chimney"
To move through a (horizontal) arc or similar long stroke.
"The offended countess swept out of the ballroom."
To search (a place) methodically.
Examples of SWEEP in a Sentence
- "Give the front steps a quick sweep to get rid of those fallen leaves."
- "to sweep a floor, the street, or a chimney"
- "The offended countess swept out of the ballroom."
Word Details
Is SWEEP a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SWEEP is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SWEEP uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SWEEP
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | w | e | e | p | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SWEEP
21 words from the letters in SWEEP
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use SWEEP in Word Games
SWEEP is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, SWEEP 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 SWEEP to find 21 additional valid words.