SHELL
/ʃɛl/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of SHELL
A hard external covering of an animal.
The hard calcareous covering of a bird egg.
One of the outer layers of skin of an onion.
"The restaurant served caramelized onion shells."
To remove the outer covering or shell of something.
To bombard, to fire projectiles at, especially with artillery.
To disburse or give up money, to pay. (Often used with out).
Examples of SHELL in a Sentence
- "The restaurant served caramelized onion shells."
Word Details
Is SHELL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SHELL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SHELL uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SHELL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | h | e | l | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHELL
20 words from the letters in SHELL
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use SHELL in Word Games
SHELL is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, SHELL 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 SHELL to find 20 additional valid words.