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SHEIK

/ʃeɪk/

5 letters · 1 syllable · noun

S 1/1
H 4/3
E 1/1
I 1/1
K 5/5

Definition of SHEIK

noun

The leader of an Arab village, family or small tribe.

noun

An Islamic religious cleric; the leader of an Islamic religious order.

noun

(some Arab Gulf countries) An official title for members of the royal family as well as some prominent families.

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
11
points

Is SHEIK a Scrabble Word?

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

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

Tip: SHEIK uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SHEIK

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

Letter sheik Total
Scrabble 14115 12
WWF 13115 11

Anagrams of SHEIK

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

How to Use SHEIK in Word Games

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

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, SHEIK 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 SHEIK to find 28 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About SHEIK

What does SHEIK mean?
SHEIK is a noun. The leader of an Arab village, family or small tribe.
Is SHEIK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SHEIK is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SHEIK worth in Scrabble?
SHEIK is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from SHEIK?
You can make 28 words from the letters in SHEIK. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of SHEIK?
The anagrams of SHEIK (words using the exact same letters) are: HIKES. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.