Play SCISSORS Strategically

29 valid words • Unscramble SCISSORS for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for SCISSORS

Best Short Plays
COIR (6pt)COSS (6pt)CRIS (6pt)ORCS (6pt)ROCS (6pt)SICS (6pt)SIRS (4pt)SORI (4pt)
High-Value Long Plays
SCISSORS (10pt)SCISSOR (9pt)
Scores
Scrabble: 10 pts
WWF: 11 pts
Valid: Yes

Complete Word List — 29 Words

8-letter 1 words Best: SCISSORS (10pt)

SCISSORS10pt

7-letter 1 words Best: SCISSOR (9pt)

SCISSOR9pt

5-letter 2 words Best: COIRS (7pt)

COIRS7ptCROSS7pt

4-letter 9 words Best: COIR (6pt)

COIR6ptCOSS6ptCRIS6ptORCS6ptROCS6ptSICS6ptSIRS4ptSORI4ptSRIS4pt

3-letter 11 words Best: CIS (5pt)

CIS5ptCOR5ptCOS5ptORC5ptROC5ptSIC5ptORS3ptSIR3ptSIS3ptSOS3ptSRI3pt

2-letter 5 words Best: IS (2pt)

IS2ptOR2ptOS2ptSI2ptSO2pt

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About the Word SCISSORS

  • Letters: 8
  • Scrabble score: 10 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 11 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: Yes
  • Valid in Words With Friends: Yes
  • Words found: 29

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play SCISSORS in Scrabble?
Play SCISSORS directly for 10 points, or use its letters to form 29 other words for better board placement.
What is the difference in score for SCISSORS between Scrabble and WWF?
SCISSORS scores 10 pts in Scrabble and 11 pts in Words With Friends.
What is the best short word from SCISSORS?
COIR (6 pts) is a strong short play from SCISSORS.

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