Definition of sift

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• sift is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
• sift is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
• sift is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 7

Definition of sift

• distinguish and separate out (verb)

  Examples

  1. sift through the job candidates

  Synonyms

  1. sieve
• separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements (verb)

  Examples

  1. sift the flour

  Synonyms

  1. sieve
  2. strain
• check and sort carefully (verb)

  Examples

  1. sift the information

  Synonyms

  1. sieve
• move as if through a sieve (verb)

  Examples

  1. The soldiers sifted through the woods

See definition of sift in Merriam Webster