SHARIAH
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of SHARIAH
Traditional Islamic religious law primarily based on the Quran, but also the hadith and tafsir; it covers the totality of religious, political, social and private life, making no distinction between religion and life – in other words between transgressions of moral rules (sin) and of social rules.
"The legislation of shari'a law here is very strict."
Examples of SHARIAH in a Sentence
- "The legislation of shari'a law here is very strict."
Word Details
Is SHARIAH a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SHARIAH is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SHARIAH earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.
Letter Values for SHARIAH
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | h | a | r | i | a | h | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHARIAH
66 words from the letters in SHARIAH
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How to Use SHARIAH in Word Games
SHARIAH is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since SHARIAH 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 SHARIAH to find 66 additional valid words.