SIDECAR is a valid Scrabble word — 10 points
Yes. SIDECAR is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 11 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept SIDECAR?
| Official Scrabble Players DictionaryUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word ListUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble WordsEnglish in most countries | Valid |
| Words with FriendsZynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 52 / 100
Our own measure of how useful SIDECAR is to know. It scores 10 from 7 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 6.6% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for SIDECAR
Front hooks — 0
None.
Back hooks — 1
sidecarsChecked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How SIDECAR scores
Face value of the 7 tiles in SIDECAR, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| s | 1 | 4 |
| i | 1 | 9 |
| d | 1 | 4 |
| e | 1 | 12 |
| c | 1 | 2 |
| a | 1 | 9 |
| r | 1 | 6 |
Drawing exactly these 7 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 85,774.
What stands out about SIDECAR
- The same 7 tiles also spell 3 other words, so the rack is worth re-reading before you play it.
Counted from the four word lists we hold, not taken from anywhere else. How we calculate things
What does SIDECAR mean in Scrabble?
noun
A small one-wheeled passenger compartment attached to the side of a motorcycle.
The sidecar lets a motorcycle carry a second rider or cargo. It is also the name of a cocktail made from brandy, orange liqueur and lemon juice. Both senses come from the idea of something riding alongside.
How SIDECAR is used
Used for motorcycle attachments and for the cocktail.
- The dog rode happily in the sidecar.
- A vintage sidecar was bolted to the old bike.
- He ordered a sidecar at the bar.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of SIDECAR and 3 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Anagrams of SIDECAR
The 7 tiles of SIDECAR in a different order — 3 found.
Words starting with SIDECAR
1 longer words begin with SIDECAR.
Shorter words from the letters in SIDECAR
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Common questions about SIDECAR
- Is SIDECAR valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts SIDECAR, where it scores 11 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is SIDECAR worth?
- SIDECAR is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words with Friends.
- What does SIDECAR mean?
- A small one-wheeled passenger compartment attached to the side of a motorcycle.
- What letters can be added to SIDECAR?
- SIDECAR takes 1 hook: 0 in front and 1 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 7 letters of SIDECAR:
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