Definition of slew

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • slew is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
  • slew is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
  • slew is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 8

Definition of slew


  • move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. skid
    2. slide
    3. slip
    4. slue
  • turn sharply; change direction abruptly (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. curve
    2. cut
    3. sheer
    4. slue
    5. swerve
    6. trend
    7. veer
  • (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent (noun)

    Examples

    1. a slew of journalists

    Synonyms

    1. batch
    2. deal
    3. flock
    4. good deal
    5. great deal
    6. hatful
    7. heap
    8. lot
    9. mass
    10. mess
    11. mickle
    12. mint
    13. mountain
    14. muckle
    15. passel
    16. peck
    17. pile
    18. plenty
    19. pot
    20. quite a little
    21. raft
    22. sight
    23. spate
    24. stack
    25. tidy sum
    26. wad

See definition of slew in Merriam Webster