Is SISSINESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SISSINESS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SISSINESS mean?
- noun
the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)
“the students associated science with masculinity and arts with effeminacy”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 9
- Words With Friends
- n/a
- Letters
- 9
S (1) + I (1) + S (1) + S (1) + I (1) + N (1) + E (1) + S (1) + S (1) = 9 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsNot listed
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 SISSINESS
SISSINESS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from SISSINESS
The 28 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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