sinister

/sɪnɪstər/ adjective
8 letters3 syllables8 points in Scrabble®9 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS3
ADJECTIVE
1

Stemming from evil characteristics or forces; wicked or dishonorable.

“the scheme of some sinister intelligence bent on punishing him”

2

Threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments.

“sinister storm clouds”

“a sinister smile”

3

On or starting from the wearer's left.

“bar sinister”

WORD FORMS
Starts withS
Ends withR
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®8 points
Words With Friends®9 points
Double word16 points
Triple word24 points
GOOD TO KNOW
Pig Latininistersay
Starts & ends withS … R
Syllablessin · is · ter
SYNONYMS & RELATED12
SAME LETTERS, DIFFERENT WORDS
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