Play STRICTLY Strategically

51 valid words • Unscramble STRICTLY for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for STRICTLY

Best Short Plays
CITY (9pt)CYST (9pt)SCRY (9pt)SYLI (7pt)CIST (6pt)CRIS (6pt)TICS (6pt)LIST (4pt)
High-Value Long Plays
STRICTLY (13pt)LYRICS (11pt)YTTRIC (11pt)LYRIST (9pt)STRICT (8pt)
Scores
Scrabble: 13 pts
WWF: 14 pts
Valid: Yes

Complete Word List — 51 Words

8-letter 1 words Best: STRICTLY (13pt)

STRICTLY13pt

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

LYRICS11ptYTTRIC11ptLYRIST9ptSTRICT8pt

5-letter 8 words Best: LYRIC (10pt)

LYRIC10ptLYTIC10ptSILTY8ptSTYLI8ptTRYST8ptSTILT5ptTILTS5ptTIRLS5pt

4-letter 16 words Best: CITY (9pt)

CITY9ptCYST9ptSCRY9ptSYLI7ptCIST6ptCRIS6ptTICS6ptLIST4ptLITS4ptSILT4ptSLIT4ptSTIR4ptTILS4ptTILT4ptTIRL4ptTITS4pt

3-letter 17 words Best: CRY (8pt)

CRY8ptICY8ptSLY6ptSTY6ptTRY6ptCIS5ptSIC5ptTIC5ptITS3ptLIS3ptLIT3ptSIR3ptSIT3ptSRI3ptTIL3ptTIS3ptTIT3pt

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

IS2ptIT2ptLI2ptSI2ptTI2pt

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About the Word STRICTLY

  • Letters: 8
  • Scrabble score: 13 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 14 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: Yes
  • Valid in Words With Friends: Yes
  • Words found: 51

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play STRICTLY in Scrabble?
Play STRICTLY directly for 13 points, or use its letters to form 51 other words for better board placement.
What is the difference in score for STRICTLY between Scrabble and WWF?
STRICTLY scores 13 pts in Scrabble and 14 pts in Words With Friends.
What is the best short word from STRICTLY?
CITY (9 pts) is a strong short play from STRICTLY.

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