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01 Word definition

sly

3 letters · 0 vowels · 3 consonants

Is SLY a word?

Yes. SLY is a 3-letter adjective. marked by skill in deception Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell SLY?

S-L-Y

SLY contains 3 letters, begins with S, and ends with Y.

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Meaning and definition

1adjective

  1. marked by skill in deception

    “cunning men often pass for wise”
Synonyms
craftycunningdodgyfoxyguilefulknavish
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score6points
Words With Friends6points
Word length3letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is SLY spelled?

S1L2Y3
Starts withSLYFirst 3 letters
Ends withSLYLast 3 letters
Unique letters3No repeated letters
Vowel balance0 / 3Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →3-letter words →Words starting with SLY →Words ending in SLY →Words made from SLY →Words with L →Words with S →Words with Y →

03 Word-game status

Can you play SLY?

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Base tile value: 6 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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Base tile value: 6 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.

04 Related words

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FAQ Quick answers

About SLY.

How do you spell SLY?

SLY is spelled S-L-Y. It contains 3 letters.