Is SISTER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SISTER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SISTER mean?
- noun
a female person who has the same parents as another person
“my sister married a musician”
- noun
(Roman Catholic Church) a title given to a nun (and used as a form of address)
“the Sisters taught her to love God”
- noun
a female person who is a fellow member of a sorority or labor union or other group
“none of her sisters would betray her”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 6
- Words With Friends
- 6
- Letters
- 6
S (1) + I (1) + S (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) = 6 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 SISTER
Single letters that turn SISTER 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 hooks1
Anagrams of SISTER
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from SISTER
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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