SIRDAR is a valid Scrabble word — 7 points
Yes. SIRDAR is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 7 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept SIRDAR?
| 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: 29 / 100
Our own measure of how useful SIRDAR is to know. It scores 7 from 6 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 6.3% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for SIRDAR
Front hooks — 0
None.
Back hooks — 1
sirdarsChecked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How SIRDAR scores
Face value of the 6 tiles in SIRDAR, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| s | 1 | 4 |
| i | 1 | 9 |
| r | 2 | 6 |
| d | 1 | 4 |
| a | 1 | 9 |
Drawing exactly these 6 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 61,320.
What stands out about SIRDAR
- The same 6 tiles also spell 2 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 SIRDAR mean in Scrabble?
noun
historicalIndian English
A leader or person of high rank, especially a chief, military commander, or Sikh dignitary in South Asia.
Sirdar came into English from Urdu and Persian, where it named a headman or chief among local rulers and military leaders. British colonial writing later used sirdar as a title for senior officers, including the commander of the Egyptian army under British control. In parts of India, sirdar is also used as a respectful title for a Sikh man, reflecting the community's tradition of leadership and honor. The word carries a sense of authority in every context where it appears, whether military, political, or social.
How SIRDAR is used
Found in historical accounts of colonial India and Egypt, and as a title of respect in South Asian usage.
- The sirdar commanded several regiments during the campaign.
- Villagers looked to the local sirdar to settle disputes.
- A tall sirdar greeted the guests at the entrance.
- The history book named the sirdar who led the uprising.
- He addressed the older man respectfully as sirdar.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of SIRDAR and 5 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Anagrams of SIRDAR
The 6 tiles of SIRDAR in a different order — 2 found.
Words starting with SIRDAR
1 longer words begin with SIRDAR.
Shorter words from the letters in SIRDAR
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Common questions about SIRDAR
- Is SIRDAR valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts SIRDAR, where it scores 7 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is SIRDAR worth?
- SIRDAR is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words with Friends.
- What does SIRDAR mean?
- A leader or person of high rank, especially a chief, military commander, or Sikh dignitary in South Asia.
- What letters can be added to SIRDAR?
- SIRDAR takes 1 hook: 0 in front and 1 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 6 letters of SIRDAR:
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