SIMILE
6-letter word
SIMILE is a valid Scrabble word
Is SIMILE Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 8 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 8 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 8 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — SIMILE has 6 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does SIMILE Mean?
a figure of speech that expresses a resemblance between things of different kinds (usually formed with `like' or `as')
SIMILE Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place M on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
SIMILE — Word Stats
Is SIMILE Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — SIMILE scores 8 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 8 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 8 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 10 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 8 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in SIMILE are M (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is SIMILE Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — SIMILE scores 10 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why SIMILE scores 10 pts in WWF vs 8 pts in Scrabble.
Is SIMILE a Wordle Word?
❌ No — SIMILE cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. SIMILE has 6 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from SIMILE's letters: LIMES · MELIS · MILES · SLIME · SMILE
Is SIMILE Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — SIMILE is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for SIMILE:
S__________ES____E Is SIMILE Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — SIMILE is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Words You Can Make From SIMILE
Shorter words hidden in SIMILE's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
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These words use the exact same letters as SIMILE:
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Frequently Asked Questions About SIMILE
Is SIMILE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. SIMILE is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is SIMILE in Scrabble?
SIMILE scores 8 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 10 points.
Is SIMILE valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. SIMILE is a valid Words With Friends word worth 10 points.
What does SIMILE mean?
SIMILE: a figure of speech that expresses a resemblance between things of different kinds (usually formed with `like' or `as')
Can SIMILE be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. SIMILE has 6 letters.
What words can you make from SIMILE's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from SIMILE's letters. Short words like EL, EM, ES can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does SIMILE have any anagrams?
Yes — SIMILE's letters can also spell: MILSIE, MISLIE.
Is SIMILE in the dictionary?
Yes. SIMILE appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.