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Sieve

Yes, sieve is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does sieve mean?

noun

  1. a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles

verb

  1. examine in order to test suitability screen these samples
  2. check and sort carefully sift the information
  3. separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements sift the flour

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for sieve

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants3 / 2
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of sieve

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters SIEVE.

Words you can make from sieve

Unscramble SIEVE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is sieve a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Sieve 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 sieve worth in Scrabble?

Sieve is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does sieve mean?

Sieve means: a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles.

Could sieve be a Wordle answer?

Sieve is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.