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Is SIDESWIPE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SIDESWIPE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SIDESWIPE mean?

  1. noun

    a glancing blow from or on the side of something (especially motor vehicles)

  2. verb

    strike from the side

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

9

Letters

S (1) + I (1) + D (2) + E (1) + S (1) + W (4) + I (1) + P (3) + E (1) = 15 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for SIDESWIPE

Single letters that turn SIDESWIPE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks2

Words you can make from SIDESWIPE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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