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SHEPHERD

/ˈʃɛpəd/

8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

S 1/1
H 4/3
E 1/1
P 3/4
H 4/3
E 1/1
R 1/1
D 2/2

Definition of SHEPHERD

noun

A person who tends sheep, especially a grazing flock.

noun

Someone who watches over, looks after, or guides somebody.

noun

The pastor of a church; one who guides others in religion.

verb

To watch over; to guide

verb

For a player to obstruct an opponent from getting to the ball, either when a teammate has it or is going for it, or if the ball is about to bounce through the goal or out of bounds.

Synonyms of SHEPHERD

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Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
16
points

Is SHEPHERD a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Tip: SHEPHERD uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SHEPHERD

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

Letter shepherd Total
Scrabble 14134112 17
WWF 13143112 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHEPHERD

100 words from the letters in SHEPHERD

How to Use SHEPHERD in Word Games

SHEPHERD is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SHEPHERD to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About SHEPHERD

What does SHEPHERD mean?
SHEPHERD is a noun. A person who tends sheep, especially a grazing flock.
Is SHEPHERD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SHEPHERD is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SHEPHERD worth in Scrabble?
SHEPHERD is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SHEPHERD?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SHEPHERD. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SHEPHERD?
Synonyms of SHEPHERD include: sheepherder. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.