Play SIXTEEN Strategically

70 valid words • Unscramble SIXTEEN for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for SIXTEEN

Best Short Plays
EXES (11pt)EXIT (11pt)NEXT (11pt)NIXE (11pt)SEXT (11pt)NEST (4pt)NETS (4pt)NITE (4pt)
High-Value Long Plays
SIXTEEN (14pt)EXINES (13pt)
Scores
Scrabble: 14 pts
WWF: 15 pts
Valid: Yes

Complete Word List — 70 Words

7-letter 1 words Best: SIXTEEN (14pt)

SIXTEEN14pt

6-letter 1 words Best: EXINES (13pt)

EXINES13pt

5-letter 15 words Best: EXINE (12pt)

EXINE12ptEXIST12ptEXITS12ptNIXES12ptSIXTE12ptINSET5ptNEIST5ptNITES5ptSEINE5ptSENTE5ptSENTI5ptSTEIN5ptTEENS5ptTENSE5ptTINES5pt

4-letter 21 words Best: EXES (11pt)

EXES11ptEXIT11ptNEXT11ptNIXE11ptSEXT11ptNEST4ptNETS4ptNITE4ptNITS4ptSEEN4ptSENE4ptSENT4ptSINE4ptSITE4ptSNIT4ptTEEN4ptTEES4ptTENS4ptTIES4ptTINE4ptTINS4pt

3-letter 21 words Best: NIX (10pt)

NIX10ptSEX10ptSIX10ptXIS10ptENS3ptINS3ptITS3ptNEE3ptNET3ptNIT3ptSEE3ptSEI3ptSEN3ptSET3ptSIN3ptSIT3ptTEE3ptTEN3ptTIE3ptTIN3ptTIS3pt

2-letter 11 words Best: EX (9pt)

EX9ptXI9ptEN2ptES2ptET2ptIN2ptIS2ptIT2ptNE2ptSI2ptTI2pt

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About the Word SIXTEEN

  • Letters: 7
  • Scrabble score: 14 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 15 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: Yes
  • Valid in Words With Friends: Yes
  • Words found: 70

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play SIXTEEN in Scrabble?
Play SIXTEEN directly for 14 points, or use its letters to form 70 other words for better board placement.
What is the difference in score for SIXTEEN between Scrabble and WWF?
SIXTEEN scores 14 pts in Scrabble and 15 pts in Words With Friends.
What is the best short word from SIXTEEN?
EXES (11 pts) is a strong short play from SIXTEEN.

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