Unscramble SLUICES - 63 Words Found

We found 63 words by unscrambling the letters in SLUICES. The highest scoring Scrabble word from SLUICES is SLUICES worth 9 points.

What does SLUICES mean?

An artificial passage for water, fitted with a valve or gate, for example in a canal lock or a mill stream, for stopping or regulating the flow.

Complete Definitions of Sluices

Noun

  1. An artificial passage for water, fitted with a valve or gate, for example in a canal lock or a mill stream, for stopping or regulating the flow.
  2. A water gate or floodgate.
  3. Hence, an opening or channel through which anything flows; a source of supply.
  4. The stream flowing through a floodgate.
  5. A long box or trough through which water flows, used for washing auriferous earth.

Word Statistics

Total Words Found

63

Letter Count

7

Highest Scoring Word

SLUICES

SLUICES Scrabble Score

9 pts

Letter Point Values

S 1
L 1
U 1
I 1
C 3
E 1
S 1

Letter Analysis for SLUICES

ABC

Vowels

3 (U, I, E)

abc

Consonants

4 (S, L, C, S)

Total Point Value

9 pts

Avg Points/Letter

1.3

Repeated letters: S appears 2 times — this means fewer unique letter combinations are possible.

Words You Can Make

7 Letter Words (1)

SLUICES 9 pts

6 Letter Words (3)

CUISSE 8 pts
SLICES 8 pts
SLUICE 8 pts

5 Letter Words (11)

CEILS 7 pts
CLUES 7 pts
LUCES 7 pts
SICES 7 pts
SLICE 7 pts
SULCI 7 pts
ILEUS 5 pts
ISLES 5 pts
ISSUE 5 pts
LIEUS 5 pts
SLUES 5 pts

4 Letter Words (24)

CEIL 6 pts
CELS 6 pts
CESS 6 pts
CLUE 6 pts
CUES 6 pts
CUSS 6 pts
ECUS 6 pts
ICES 6 pts
LICE 6 pts
LUCE 6 pts
SECS 6 pts
SICE 6 pts
SICS 6 pts
ISLE 4 pts
LEIS 4 pts
LESS 4 pts
LIES 4 pts
LIEU 4 pts
LUES 4 pts
SEIS 4 pts
SELS 4 pts
SLUE 4 pts
SUES 4 pts
USES 4 pts

3 Letter Words (18)

CEL 5 pts
CIS 5 pts
CUE 5 pts
ECU 5 pts
ICE 5 pts
SEC 5 pts
SIC 5 pts
ELS 3 pts
ESS 3 pts
LEI 3 pts
LEU 3 pts
LIE 3 pts
LIS 3 pts
SEI 3 pts
SEL 3 pts
SIS 3 pts
SUE 3 pts
USE 3 pts

2 Letter Words (6)

EL 2 pts
ES 2 pts
IS 2 pts
LI 2 pts
SI 2 pts
US 2 pts

Word Game Tips for SLUICES

Balanced letter mix: SLUICES has a good balance of 3 vowels and 4 consonants, giving you plenty of word-forming options.

Go for the best play: The highest-scoring word from these letters is SLUICES worth 9 points. In competitive Scrabble, always check if you can play the highest-value word on a bonus square for even more points.

Most options at 4 letters: You have 24 possible 4-letter words from SLUICES. If you can't find a long word on the board, shorter words played on bonus squares can often score just as well.

Many possibilities: With 63 possible words from SLUICES, you have an unusually large number of options. Take your time to scan the board for the best placement rather than settling for the first word you spot.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many words can be made from SLUICES?

63 words can be formed from the letters in SLUICES. This includes common words and valid Scrabble words from the NWL dictionary.

What is the highest scoring word from SLUICES?

SLUICES is the highest scoring word you can make from SLUICES, worth 9 Scrabble points.

Is SLUICES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SLUICES is a valid Scrabble word in the NWL dictionary.

What does SLUICES mean?

An artificial passage for water, fitted with a valve or gate, for example in a canal lock or a mill stream, for stopping or regulating the flow.

How are Scrabble scores calculated?

Scrabble scores are calculated by summing the point values of each letter in the word. Different letters have different values based on their frequency and difficulty in English.

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