SHAKES
/ʃeɪks/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of SHAKES
The act of shaking or being shaken; tremulous or back-and-forth motion.
"She replied in the negative, with a shake of her head."
A milkshake.
A beverage made by adding ice cream to a (usually carbonated) drink; a float.
To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.
"He shook the can of soda for thirty seconds before delivering it to me, so that, when I popped it open, soda went everywhere."
To move (one's head) from side to side, especially to indicate refusal, reluctance or disapproval.
"Shaking his head, he kept repeating "No, no, no"."
To move or remove by agitating; to throw off by a jolting or vibrating motion.
"to shake fruit down from a tree"
A pattern of behavior including twitches, tics and spasms typical of withdrawal from addiction; usually following the.
"When researchers either stopped the diet or administered an opioid blocker, the rats showed signs common to drug withdrawal, such as teeth-chattering and the shakes. http//apu.sfn.org/index.cfm?pagename=brainBriefings_sugarAddiction"
Examples of SHAKES in a Sentence
- "She replied in the negative, with a shake of her head."
- "He shook the can of soda for thirty seconds before delivering it to me, so that, when I popped it open, soda went everywhere."
- "Shaking his head, he kept repeating "No, no, no"."
- "to shake fruit down from a tree"
Word Details
Is SHAKES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SHAKES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SHAKES uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SHAKES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | h | a | k | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHAKES
52 words from the letters in SHAKES
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How to Use SHAKES in Word Games
SHAKES is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, SHAKES is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SHAKES to find 52 additional valid words.