Is “Sure” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
SURE
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Unavailable

Meaning of Sure

/ʃoː/

adjective
  1. 1.Physically secure and certain, non-failing, reliable.

    This investment is a sure thing.   The bailiff had a sure grip on the prisoner's arm.

  2. 2.Certain in one's knowledge or belief.

    He was sure she was lying.   I am sure of my eventual death.   John was acting sure of himself but in truth had doubts.

  3. 3.Certain to act or be a specified way.

    Be sure to lock the door when you leave.

Synonyms: certain, failsafe, reliable, sicker, certain, positive

adverb
  1. 1.(modal adverb) Without doubt, certainly.

    "Did you kill that bear yourself?" ―"I sure did!"

interjection
  1. 1.Yes. (Expresses noncommittal agreement or consent.)

    "Do you want me to put this in the garage?" "Sure, go ahead."

  2. 2.Yes; of course.

    "Could you tell me where the washrooms are?" "Sure, they're in the corner over there."

Synonyms: OK, yes