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Sidewise

Yes, sidewise is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does sidewise mean?

adverb

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

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for sidewise

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants4 / 4
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of sidewise

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters SIDEWISE.

Words you can make from sidewise

Unscramble SIDEWISE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is sidewise a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Sidewise 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 sidewise worth in Scrabble?

Sidewise is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does sidewise mean?

Sidewise means: toward one side.