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SHALLOW

/ˈʃaləʊ/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective

S 1/1
H 4/3
A 1/1
L 1/2
L 1/2
O 1/1
W 4/4

Definition of SHALLOW

noun

A shallow portion of an otherwise deep body of water.

"The ship ran aground in an unexpected shallow."

noun

A fish, the rudd.

noun

A costermonger's barrow.

verb

To make or become less deep.

adjective

Having little depth; significantly less deep than wide.

"Saute the onions in a shallow pan."

adjective

Extending not far downward.

"The water is shallow here."

adjective

Concerned mainly with superficial matters.

"It was a glamorous but shallow lifestyle."

Antonyms of SHALLOW

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of SHALLOW in a Sentence

  • "The ship ran aground in an unexpected shallow."
  • "Saute the onions in a shallow pan."
  • "The water is shallow here."
  • "It was a glamorous but shallow lifestyle."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
14
points

Is SHALLOW a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SHALLOW earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.

Letter Values for SHALLOW

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

Letter shallow Total
Scrabble 1411114 13
WWF 1312214 14

Anagrams of SHALLOW

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHALLOW

100 words from the letters in SHALLOW

How to Use SHALLOW in Word Games

SHALLOW is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since SHALLOW uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 63 points.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About SHALLOW

What does SHALLOW mean?
SHALLOW is a noun. A shallow portion of an otherwise deep body of water.
Is SHALLOW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SHALLOW is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SHALLOW worth in Scrabble?
SHALLOW is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SHALLOW?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SHALLOW. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of SHALLOW?
The anagrams of SHALLOW (words using the exact same letters) are: HALLOWS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.