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Sideways

Yes, sideways is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 15 points in Scrabble.

What does sideways mean?

adjective

  1. (of movement) at an angle

adverb

  1. with one side forward or to the front turned sideways to show the profile
  2. from the side; obliquely a picture lit sideways
  3. toward one side the car slipped sideways into the ditch

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for sideways

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants3 / 5
Scrabble points15
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of sideways

  • waysides

Words you can make from sideways

Unscramble SIDEWAYS for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is sideways a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Sideways 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 sideways worth in Scrabble?

Sideways is worth 15 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does sideways mean?

Sideways means: (of movement) at an angle.