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SHANGHAI

/ˌʃæŋˈhaɪ/

8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

S 1/1
H 4/3
A 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3
H 4/3
A 1/1
I 1/1
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Definition of SHANGHAI

noun

A tall dandy.

verb

To force or trick (someone) into joining a ship as part of the crew.

verb

To abduct or coerce.

verb

To trick (a person) into entering a jurisdiction where they can lawfully be arrested.

noun

A slingshot.

Synonyms of SHANGHAI

Words with similar meaning

press-gang

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
15
points

Is SHANGHAI a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

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

Letter Values for SHANGHAI

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

Letter shanghai Total
Scrabble 14112411 15
WWF 13123311 15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHANGHAI

100 words from the letters in SHANGHAI

7-letter words

hashing 14/14 USUKWWF

6-letter words

ahhing 13/13 UK aahing 10/11 USUKWWF ashing 10/11 USUKWWF

5-letter words

ahigh 12/11 UK highs 12/11 USUKWWF hahas 11/9 USUKWWF ahing 9/10 UK anigh 9/10 UK aghas 9/9 USUKWWF gnash 9/10 USUKWWF hangs 9/10 USUKWWF sangh 9/10 USUKWWF hings 9/10 UK nighs 9/10 USUKWWF hansa 8/8 USUKWWF again 6/8 USUKWWF saiga 6/7 USUKWWF angas 6/8 USUKWWF nagas 6/8 UK sanga 6/8 USUKWWF gains 6/8 USUKWWF ainas 5/6 UK

4-letter words

high 11/10 USUKWWF haha 10/8 USUKWWF ahhs 10/8 UK hahs 10/8 USUKWWF hash 10/8 USUKWWF shah 10/8 USUKWWF agha 8/8 USUKWWF hang 8/9 USUKWWF hing 8/9 UK nigh 8/9 USUKWWF gash 8/8 USUKWWF hags 8/8 USUKWWF shag 8/8 USUKWWF ghis 8/8 USUKWWF sigh 8/8 USUKWWF hain 7/7 UK aahs 7/6 USUKWWF ahas 7/6 UK shan 7/7 UK hins 7/7 USUKWWF hisn 7/7 USUKWWF shin 7/7 USUKWWF sinh 7/7 USUKWWF anga 5/7 USUKWWF naga 5/7 UK agin 5/7 USUKWWF gain 5/7 USUKWWF agas 5/6 USUKWWF saga 5/6 USUKWWF nags 5/7 USUKWWF sang 5/7 USUKWWF snag 5/7 USUKWWF gins 5/7 USUKWWF sign 5/7 USUKWWF sing 5/7 USUKWWF snig 5/7 UK aina 4/5 UK aias 4/4 UK anas 4/5 USUKWWF ansa 4/5 USUKWWF ains 4/5 USUKWWF anis 4/5 USUKWWF sain 4/5 USUKWWF

3-letter words

ahh 9/7 UK hah 9/7 USUKWWF shh 9/7 USUKWWF hag 7/7 USUKWWF ghi 7/7 USUKWWF aah 6/5 USUKWWF aha 6/5 USUKWWF han 6/6 UK nah 6/6 USUKWWF hin 6/6 USUKWWF ahs 6/5 UK ash 6/5 USUKWWF has 6/5 USUKWWF sha 6/5 USUKWWF his 6/5 USUKWWF ish 6/5 UK aga 4/5 USUKWWF gan 4/6 USUKWWF nag 4/6 USUKWWF gin 4/6 USUKWWF ags 4/5 UK gas 4/5 USUKWWF sag 4/5 USUKWWF gis 4/5 UK aia 3/3 UK ana 3/4 USUKWWF ain 3/4 USUKWWF ani 3/4 USUKWWF aas 3/3 USUKWWF ais 3/3 USUKWWF sai 3/3 UK nas 3/4 UK san 3/4 UK ins 3/4 USUKWWF

How to Use SHANGHAI in Word Games

SHANGHAI is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About SHANGHAI

What does SHANGHAI mean?
SHANGHAI is a noun. A tall dandy.
Is SHANGHAI a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SHANGHAI is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SHANGHAI worth in Scrabble?
SHANGHAI is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SHANGHAI?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SHANGHAI. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SHANGHAI?
Synonyms of SHANGHAI include: press-gang. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.