Play SMILE Strategically

36 valid words • Unscramble SMILE for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for SMILE

Best Short Plays
ELMS (6pt)LIME (6pt)MELS (6pt)MILE (6pt)MILS (6pt)MISE (6pt)SEMI (6pt)SLIM (6pt)
High-Value Long Plays
No long words available
Scores
Scrabble: 7 pts
WWF: 9 pts
Valid: Yes

Complete Word List — 36 Words

5-letter 4 words Best: LIMES (7pt)

LIMES7ptMILES7ptSLIME7ptSMILE7pt

4-letter 11 words Best: ELMS (6pt)

ELMS6ptLIME6ptMELS6ptMILE6ptMILS6ptMISE6ptSEMI6ptSLIM6ptISLE4ptLEIS4ptLIES4pt

3-letter 13 words Best: ELM (5pt)

ELM5ptEMS5ptISM5ptMEL5ptMIL5ptMIS5ptSIM5ptELS3ptLEI3ptLIE3ptLIS3ptSEI3ptSEL3pt

2-letter 8 words Best: EM (4pt)

EM4ptME4ptMI4ptEL2ptES2ptIS2ptLI2ptSI2pt

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About the Word SMILE

  • Letters: 5
  • Scrabble score: 7 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 9 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: Yes
  • Valid in Words With Friends: Yes
  • Words found: 36

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play SMILE in Scrabble?
Play SMILE directly for 7 points, or use its letters to form 36 other words for better board placement.
What is the difference in score for SMILE between Scrabble and WWF?
SMILE scores 7 pts in Scrabble and 9 pts in Words With Friends.
What is the best short word from SMILE?
ELMS (6 pts) is a strong short play from SMILE.

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