With SLI

127 words, 6 of them common · highest scoring is quisling at 18 points

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About 8 Letter Words With SLI

There are 127 eight letter words containing SLI in our dictionary. The highest scoring is quisling at 18 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 6 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fillDISLIKED, SLIGHTLY, SLIPPERY among them.

The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.

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8 Letter Words With SLI at a Glance

Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words With SLI

  • quisling18
  • backslid17
  • gymslips16
  • slipways16
  • slivovic16
  • slightly15
  • slippery15
  • cowslips15

Common 8 Letter Words With SLI

  • disliked14
  • dislikes13
  • slightly15
  • slippers12
  • slippery15
  • slipping13

8 Letter Words With SLI Defined

dislikedVerb · 14 points
feel distaste for or hostility towards
dislikesVerb · 13 points
feel distaste for or hostility towards
slightlyAdverb · 15 points
to a small degree; not considerably
slippersNoun · 12 points
a comfortable slip-on shoe that is worn indoors
slipperyAdjective · 15 points
(of a surface or object) difficult to hold firmly or stand on because it is smooth, wet, or slimy
slippingVerb · 13 points
lose one's footing and slide unintentionally for a short distance

8 Letter Words With SLI: Questions

How many eight letter words containing SLI are there?

There are 127 eight letter words containing SLI in our dictionary, and 6 of them are common words most players will already know.

What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words containing SLI?

QUISLING is the highest scoring option at 18 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.

What are some common eight letter words containing SLI?

DISLIKED, SLIGHTLY, SLIPPERY are among the most familiar eight letter words containing SLI. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these eight letter words containing SLI valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?

Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.