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SHANTY

6 letters · 2 syllables

S 1/1
H 4/3
A 1/1
N 1/2
T 1/1
Y 4/3
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Definition of SHANTY

SHANTY is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
11
points

Is SHANTY a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

Tip: SHANTY uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SHANTY

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

Letter shanty Total
Scrabble 141114 12
WWF 131213 11

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHANTY

67 words from the letters in SHANTY

5-letter words

hasty 11/9 USUKWWF synth 11/10 USUKWWF hants 8/8 USUKWWF snath 8/8 USUKWWF antsy 8/8 USUKWWF nasty 8/8 USUKWWF tansy 8/8 USUKWWF

4-letter words

ashy 10/8 USUKWWF hays 10/8 USUKWWF shay 10/8 USUKWWF yahs 10/8 UK shan 7/7 UK hant 7/7 USUKWWF tanh 7/7 UK than 7/7 USUKWWF hast 7/6 USUKWWF hats 7/6 USUKWWF shat 7/6 USUKWWF tash 7/6 UK nays 7/7 USUKWWF nyas 7/7 UK stay 7/6 USUKWWF ants 4/5 USUKWWF nats 4/5 UK sant 4/5 UK tans 4/5 USUKWWF

3-letter words

hay 9/7 USUKWWF yah 9/7 USUKWWF shy 9/7 USUKWWF thy 9/7 USUKWWF han 6/6 UK nah 6/6 USUKWWF ahs 6/5 UK ash 6/5 USUKWWF has 6/5 USUKWWF sha 6/5 USUKWWF hat 6/5 USUKWWF nth 6/6 USUKWWF any 6/6 USUKWWF nay 6/6 USUKWWF ays 6/5 USUKWWF say 6/5 USUKWWF sny 6/6 UK syn 6/6 USWWF tay 6/5 UK sty 6/5 USUKWWF nas 3/4 UK san 3/4 UK ant 3/4 USUKWWF tan 3/4 USUKWWF sat 3/3 USUKWWF tas 3/3 USUKWWF

2-letter words

ah 5/4 USUKWWF ha 5/4 USUKWWF hs 5/4 UK sh 5/4 USUKWWF ay 5/4 USUKWWF ya 5/4 USUKWWF ny 5/5 UK ys 5/4 UK an 2/3 USUKWWF na 2/3 USUKWWF as 2/2 USUKWWF ns 2/3 UK at 2/2 USUKWWF ta 2/2 USUKWWF ts 2/2 UK

How to Use SHANTY in Word Games

SHANTY is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, SHANTY 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 SHANTY to find 67 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About SHANTY

What does SHANTY mean?
SHANTY is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is SHANTY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SHANTY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SHANTY worth in Scrabble?
SHANTY is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SHANTY?
You can make 67 words from the letters in SHANTY. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.