SLANDER
7-letter word
SLANDER is a valid Scrabble word
Is SLANDER 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 — SLANDER 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 SLANDER Mean?
charge falsely or with malicious intent
words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another
SLANDER Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers.
SLANDER — Word Stats
Is SLANDER Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — SLANDER 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
Is SLANDER Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — SLANDER scores 10 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why SLANDER scores 10 pts in WWF vs 8 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 7+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is SLANDER a Wordle Word?
❌ No — SLANDER cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. SLANDER 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 SLANDER's letters: ALDEN · ALDER · ANDES · ANDRE · ANSEL · ANSER
Is SLANDER Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — SLANDER 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 SLANDER:
S____________RS_____R Is SLANDER Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — SLANDER 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 SLANDER's letters.
Words You Can Make From SLANDER
Shorter words hidden in SLANDER's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
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These words use the exact same letters as SLANDER:
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Frequently Asked Questions About SLANDER
Is SLANDER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. SLANDER is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is SLANDER in Scrabble?
SLANDER scores 8 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 10 points.
Is SLANDER valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. SLANDER is a valid Words With Friends word worth 10 points.
What does SLANDER mean?
SLANDER: charge falsely or with malicious intent
Can SLANDER be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. SLANDER has 7 letters.
What words can you make from SLANDER's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from SLANDER's letters. Short words like AD, AE, AL can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does SLANDER have any anagrams?
Yes — SLANDER's letters can also spell: DARNELS, LANDERS, SNARLED.
Is SLANDER in the dictionary?
Yes. SLANDER appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.