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Sidelong

Yes, sidelong is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble.

What does sidelong mean?

adjective

  1. (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy her eyes with their misted askance look
  2. situated at or extending to the side the lateral branches of a tree
  3. inclining or directed to one side moved downward in a sidelong way

adverb

  1. on the side the plow lay sidelong on the ground
  2. with the side toward someone or something seated sidelong to the window
  3. to, toward or at one side darting eyes looking sidelong out of a wizened face

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for sidelong

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants3 / 5
Scrabble points10
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of sidelong

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters SIDELONG.

Words you can make from sidelong

Unscramble SIDELONG for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is sidelong a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Sidelong is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is sidelong worth in Scrabble?

Sidelong is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does sidelong mean?

Sidelong means: (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy.