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SHAW

/ʃɔː/

4 letters · 1 syllable · noun

S 1/1
H 4/3
A 1/1
W 4/4

Definition of SHAW

noun

A thicket; a small wood or grove.

noun

The leaves and tops of vegetables, especially potatoes and turnips.

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
9
points

Is SHAW a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

Tip: Short words like SHAW are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for SHAW

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

Letter shaw Total
Scrabble 1414 10
WWF 1314 9

Anagrams of SHAW

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

How to Use SHAW in Word Games

SHAW is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Short word advantage: SHAW 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 SHAW to find 19 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About SHAW

What does SHAW mean?
SHAW is a noun. A thicket; a small wood or grove.
Is SHAW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SHAW is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SHAW worth in Scrabble?
SHAW is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from SHAW?
You can make 19 words from the letters in SHAW. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of SHAW?
The anagrams of SHAW (words using the exact same letters) are: HAWS, SHWA, WASH. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.