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SALLY

/ˈsæli/

5-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points

S 1
A 1
L 1
L 1
Y 4

Meaning of SALLY

noun
  1. A willow
  2. Any tree that looks like a willow
noun
  1. A sortie of troops from a besieged place against an enemy.
  2. A sudden rushing forth.
    "Flocks of these birds stir up flying insects, which can then be picked off in quick sallies."
verb
  1. To make a sudden attack (e.g. on an enemy from a defended position).
    "A feeding strategy of some birds is to sally out from a perch to snatch an insect and then returning to the same or a different perch."
  2. To set out on an excursion; venture; depart (often followed by "forth.")
    "As she sallied forth from her boudoir, you would never have guessed how quickly she could strip for action. - William Manchester"
noun
  1. A member of the Salvation Army.
noun
  1. A kind of stonefly.
  2. A wren.
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About the word SALLY

Is "SALLY" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "SALLY" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "SALLY" worth?

In Scrabble, "SALLY" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.

What does "SALLY" mean?

A willow

Does "SALLY" have any anagrams?

No, "SALLY" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.