1adjective
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
“a baleful look”
01 Word definition
sinister
8 letters · 3 vowels · 5 consonants
Is SINISTER a word?
Yes. SINISTER is a 8-letter adjective. threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
S-I-N-I-S-T-E-RHow do you spell SINISTER?
SINISTER contains 8 letters, begins with S, and ends with R.
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2adjective
stemming from evil characteristics or forces; wicked or dishonorable
“black deeds”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗balefulforbiddingmenacingminaciousminatoryominousblackdark
02 Letter breakdown
How is SINISTER spelled?
S1I2N3I4S5T6E7R8
03 Word-game status
Can you play SINISTER?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 8 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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Base tile value: 9 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.
04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About SINISTER.
How do you spell SINISTER?
SINISTER is spelled S-I-N-I-S-T-E-R. It contains 8 letters.