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REDSHANK

8 letters · 2 syllables · noun

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Definition of REDSHANK

noun

Either of two species of Old World wading bird in the genus Tringa that have long red legs.

noun

A species of moss (Ceratodon purpureus), also known as fire moss or purple horn toothed moss.

noun

Lady's thumb or redleg (Persicaria maculosa), an herb in the buckwheat family.

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
16
points

Is REDSHANK a Scrabble Word?

Yes, REDSHANK is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Tip: REDSHANK uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for REDSHANK

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter redshank Total
Scrabble 11214115 16
WWF 11213125 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in REDSHANK

100 words from the letters in REDSHANK

How to Use REDSHANK in Word Games

REDSHANK is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble REDSHANK to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About REDSHANK

What does REDSHANK mean?
REDSHANK is a noun. Either of two species of Old World wading bird in the genus Tringa that have long red legs.
Is REDSHANK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, REDSHANK is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is REDSHANK worth in Scrabble?
REDSHANK is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from REDSHANK?
You can make 100 words from the letters in REDSHANK. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.