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4 Letter Words Containing SL

There are 29+ four letter words with SL in our English dictionary. Every four-letter SL word below is valid in the Scrabble (TWL and SOWPODS), Wordle, and Words With Friends dictionaries, sortable and ready for your next puzzle. You can also browse all words with SL.

Popular 4-Letter Words With SL

slow 7
slot 4
slip 6
slae 4
slam 6
slat 4
slay 7
sleb 6
sled 5
slee 4
slew 7
slid 5

All 4-Letter Words With SL (27 words)

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How Common is SL as a Middle 4 Letter word?

There are 29 4-letter words containing SL in English. The average Scrabble score here is 5.4, with -E endings dominating (17% of them).

Total Words
29
Avg Scrabble Score
5.4
Most Common Ending (17%)
E
Top Vowel Pairs
AE
EE

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4 Letter Words with SL are often very useful for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. Word Finder by WordTips gives you a list of words ordered by their word game points of your choice. You might also be interested in 4 Letter Words starting with SL.

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Highest-Scoring 4-Letter SL-Words in Scrabble

slow 7
slay 7
slew 7
slaw 7
sley 7
slop 6

What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that contains SL?

7 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that contains SL is slow with a total of 7 points.

S 1
L 1
O 1
W 4
adjective 1. moving or operating, or designed to do so, only at a low speed; not quick or fast
Synonyms:
unhurriedleisurelymeasuredmoderatedeliberatesteadysedateslow-movingslow-goingeasyrelaxedunrushedgentleundemandingcomfortable
adjective 2. (of a clock or watch) showing a time earlier than the correct time
adjective 3. not prompt to understand, think, or learn
Synonyms:
obtusestupidunperceptiveimperceptiveblinduncomprehendingunimaginativeinsensitivebovinestolidslow-witteddull-wittedunintelligentdoltishwitlessblockish
adjective 4. uneventful and rather dull
Synonyms:
dullboringuninterestingunexcitinguneventfultedioustiresomewearisomedryas dry as dustmonotonousploddingtamedrearylacklustrequietsleepyunprogressivebehind the timesbackwardbackwoodsbackwater
adjective 5. created or done using sustainable or traditional methods, as opposed to those of mass industry, and intended to be appreciated unhurriedly or used extensively
adjective 6. (of a film) needing long exposure
adjective 7. (of a fire or oven) burning or giving off heat gently
adverb 1. at a slow pace; slowly
verb 1. reduce one's speed or the speed of a vehicle or process
Synonyms:
reduce speedgo slowerdeceleratelessen one's speedbrakeput the brakes onslack off

FAQ 4 Letter Words With SL

  • How many 4 letter words containing SL are in the English dictionary?

    There are 29 4-letter words in the English dictionary that contain SL. The average Scrabble score across them is 5.4.

  • Are there any rare 4 letter words containing SL worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon 4-letter words like "slop", "slid", "slot", "slug" contain SL and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "slop" is worth 6 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common 4 letter words containing SL?

    Everyday 4-letter words containing SL include "slow", "slot", "slip", "slae", "slam".

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