SHALE
/ʃeɪl/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of SHALE
A shell or husk; a cod or pod.
A fine-grained sedimentary rock of a thin, laminated, and often friable, structure.
To take off the shell or coat of.
Word Details
Is SHALE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SHALE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SHALE uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SHALE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | h | a | l | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
Anagrams of SHALE
Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHALE
53 words from the letters in SHALE
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use SHALE in Word Games
SHALE is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, SHALE 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 SHALE to find 53 additional valid words.