SICKNESS
8-letter word
SICKNESS is a valid Scrabble word
Is SICKNESS Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 14 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 14 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 16 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 14 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — SICKNESS has 8 |
| 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 SICKNESS Mean?
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
SICKNESS Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place C or K on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
SICKNESS — Word Stats
Is SICKNESS Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — SICKNESS scores 14 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 14 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 14 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 16 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 14 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in SICKNESS are C (3 pts), K (5 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is SICKNESS Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — SICKNESS scores 16 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why SICKNESS scores 16 pts in WWF vs 14 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 8+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is SICKNESS a Wordle Word?
❌ No — SICKNESS cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. SICKNESS has 8 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 SICKNESS's letters: CINES · KINES · NECKS · NICKS · NISSE · SENCI
Is SICKNESS Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — SICKNESS 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 SICKNESS:
S______________SS______S Is SICKNESS Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — SICKNESS 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
Finding a 8-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within SICKNESS's letters.
Words You Can Make From SICKNESS
Shorter words hidden in SICKNESS's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within SICKNESS →Anagrams of SICKNESS
No perfect anagrams exist for SICKNESS — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About SICKNESS
Is SICKNESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. SICKNESS is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is SICKNESS in Scrabble?
SICKNESS scores 14 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 16 points.
Is SICKNESS valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. SICKNESS is a valid Words With Friends word worth 16 points.
What does SICKNESS mean?
SICKNESS: impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
Can SICKNESS be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. SICKNESS has 8 letters.
What words can you make from SICKNESS's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from SICKNESS's letters. Short words like CE, CK, CS can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does SICKNESS have any anagrams?
No. SICKNESS has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is SICKNESS in the dictionary?
Yes. SICKNESS appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.