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SHEKELS

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun

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

Definition of SHEKELS

noun

A currency unit of both ancient and modern Israel.

noun

(often antisemitic) Money, especially that purportedly owned or distributed as bribes by Jewish elites.

noun

An ancient unit of weight equivalent to one-fiftieth of a mina.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
14
points

Is SHEKELS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SHEKELS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.

Letter Values for SHEKELS

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

Letter shekels Total
Scrabble 1415111 14
WWF 1315121 14

How to Use SHEKELS in Word Games

SHEKELS is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since SHEKELS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 64 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SHEKELS to find 61 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About SHEKELS

What does SHEKELS mean?
SHEKELS is a noun. A currency unit of both ancient and modern Israel.
Is SHEKELS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SHEKELS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SHEKELS worth in Scrabble?
SHEKELS is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SHEKELS?
You can make 61 words from the letters in SHEKELS. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.