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Is SLEW a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SLEW is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SLEW mean?

  1. noun

    (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent

    “a batch of letters”

  2. verb

    turn sharply; change direction abruptly

    “The car cut to the left at the intersection”

  3. verb

    move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner

    “the wheels skidded against the sidewalk”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

7

Scrabble

8

Words With Friends

4

Letters

S (1) + L (1) + E (1) + W (4) = 7 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 SLEW

Single letters that turn SLEW 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

Words you can make from SLEW

The 7 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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