What does SIRE mean?

SIRE is a valid word in the ENABLE word game list, worth 4 points in Scrabble and 4 in Words With Friends.

Pronunciation
/ˈsaɪər/
Letters
4
Scrabble score
4
Words With Friends score
4
How common
Fairly common

Meaning

verb

  1. make children“Abraham begot Isaac”

noun

  1. a title of address formerly used for a man of rank and authority
  2. the founder of a family“keep the faith of our forefathers”
  3. male parent of an animal especially a domestic animal such as a horse

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

sired6sires5sirees6siring7

Anagrams of SIRE

rise4 reis4 ires4

Words inside SIRE

13 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

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Questions

Is SIRE a Scrabble word?

SIRE is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted in Scrabble and Words With Friends. Official tournament dictionaries differ slightly, so check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is SIRE worth?

SIRE is worth 4 points with Scrabble letter values and 4 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from SIRE?

13 other words, including IS, RE, SIR and ER.