Definition of SHAN
SHAN is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends.
While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.
Word Details
Is SHAN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SHAN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like SHAN are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for SHAN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | h | a | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHAN
16 words from the letters in SHAN
How to Use SHAN in Word Games
SHAN is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: SHAN is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SHAN to find 16 additional valid words.