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SHELVED

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, adjective

S 1/1
H 4/3
E 1/1
L 1/2
V 4/5
E 1/1
D 2/2

Definition of SHELVED

verb

To place on a shelf.

"The library needs volunteers to help shelve books."

verb

To set aside; to quit or postpone.

"They shelved the entire project when they heard how much it would cost."

verb

To furnish with shelves.

"to shelve a closet or a library"

adjective

Of or pertaining to a shelving; having shelves.

adjective

Postponed.

Synonyms of SHELVED

Words with similar meaning

Examples of SHELVED in a Sentence

  • "The library needs volunteers to help shelve books."
  • "They shelved the entire project when they heard how much it would cost."
  • "to shelve a closet or a library"

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
15
points

Is SHELVED a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

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

Letter Values for SHELVED

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

Letter shelved Total
Scrabble 1411412 14
WWF 1312512 15

How to Use SHELVED in Word Games

SHELVED is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since SHELVED 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 SHELVED to find 74 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About SHELVED

What does SHELVED mean?
SHELVED is a verb. To place on a shelf.
Is SHELVED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SHELVED is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SHELVED worth in Scrabble?
SHELVED is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SHELVED?
You can make 74 words from the letters in SHELVED. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SHELVED?
Synonyms of SHELVED include: coitize, go to bed with, sleep with, pigeonhole, table, on ice. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.