SLANDER

7-letter word

S 1
L 1
A 1
N 1
D 2
E 1
R 1
8 pts Scrabble NWL/CSW
10 pts Words With Friends

SLANDER is a valid Scrabble word

Is SLANDER Valid in Word Games?

GameValidScore / Notes
Scrabble (NWL)✅ Yes8 points
Scrabble (CSW)✅ Yes8 points
Words With Friends✅ Yes10 points
Wordfeud✅ Yes8 points
Upwords✅ YesValid tile word
Bananagrams✅ YesValid tile word
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GameValidNotes
Wordle❌ NoRequires exactly 5 letters — SLANDER has 7
Quordle❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
Octordle❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
Dordle❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
Survivle❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
Absurdle❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
Lingo❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
NYT Crossword✅ YesValid crossword entry
Mini Crossword⚠️ LongBest for 3–5 letter words
Crossword (general)✅ YesValid crossword entry
Cryptic Crossword✅ YesValid answer or anagram source
Acrostic✅ YesValid answer word
Waffle❌ NoBest for 5-letter words
Wordscapes✅ YesValid word
Word Cookies✅ YesValid word
Word Search✅ YesCan appear in grid
Jumble✅ YesValid unscramble target
Anagram✅ YesValid anagram base word
Boggle✅ YesLetters must be adjacent on grid
SpellTower✅ YesValid word
Alphabear✅ YesValid word
Spelling Bee⚠️ MaybeMust use only the 7 given letters
Letterboxed⚠️ MaybeNo consecutive same-side letters
Squaredle⚠️ MaybeLetters must be adjacent
Blossom⚠️ MaybeMust use centre letter
Typeshift⚠️ MaybeLetters must align in columns
Semantle✅ YesAny real English word
Jotto⚠️ MaybeMust match opponent word length
Hangman✅ YesValid hidden word
Word Ladder⚠️ MaybeMust be same length as chain
Connections✅ YesCan be a category member
Strands✅ YesCan be a theme word
Codenames✅ YesValid clue or card word
Nerdle❌ NoNumbers/operators only
Worldle❌ NoCountry names only
Heardle❌ NoSong titles only
Framed❌ NoFilm titles only

What Does SLANDER Mean?

VERB

charge falsely or with malicious intent

NOUN

words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another

SLANDER Scrabble Score

Letter by Letter

S 1
L 1
A 1
N 1
D 2
E 1
R 1
Scrabble total: 8 points (NWL/CSW) WWF total: 10 points

Score shown is base value before board multipliers.

SLANDER — Word Stats

Letters
7
Vowels
2
A, E
Consonants
5
Scrabble pts
8
WWF pts
10
Starts with
S
Ends with
R
Back hook
SLANDERS

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.

S 1
L 2
A 1
N 2
D 2
E 1
R 1

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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Anagrams of SLANDER

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.

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