SIMILAR
7-letter word
SIMILAR is a valid Scrabble word
Is SIMILAR Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 9 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 9 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 9 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — SIMILAR has 7 |
| 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 SIMILAR Mean?
marked by correspondence or resemblance
SIMILAR Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place M on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
SIMILAR — Word Stats
Is SIMILAR Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — SIMILAR scores 9 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 9 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 9 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 11 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 9 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in SIMILAR are M (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is SIMILAR Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — SIMILAR scores 11 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why SIMILAR scores 11 pts in WWF vs 9 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 7+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is SIMILAR a Wordle Word?
❌ No — SIMILAR cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. SIMILAR has 7 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 SIMILAR's letters: AMIRS · ARILS · ARMIL · ILIMA · ISLAM · ISMAL
Is SIMILAR Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — SIMILAR 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 SIMILAR:
S____________RS_____R Is SIMILAR Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — SIMILAR 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 7-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within SIMILAR's letters.
Words You Can Make From SIMILAR
Shorter words hidden in SIMILAR's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within SIMILAR →Anagrams of SIMILAR
No perfect anagrams exist for SIMILAR — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About SIMILAR
Is SIMILAR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. SIMILAR is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is SIMILAR in Scrabble?
SIMILAR scores 9 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 11 points.
Is SIMILAR valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. SIMILAR is a valid Words With Friends word worth 11 points.
What does SIMILAR mean?
SIMILAR: marked by correspondence or resemblance
Can SIMILAR be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. SIMILAR has 7 letters.
What words can you make from SIMILAR's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from SIMILAR's letters. Short words like AI, AL, AM can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does SIMILAR have any anagrams?
No. SIMILAR has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is SIMILAR in the dictionary?
Yes. SIMILAR appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.