SHILLING
/ˈʃɪlɪŋ/
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of SHILLING
A coin formerly used in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Malta, Australia, New Zealand and many other Commonwealth countries.
"The shilling was worth twelve old pence, or one twentieth of a pound sterling."
The currency of Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania and Uganda.
A currency in the United States, differing in value between states.
To promote or endorse in return for payment, especially dishonestly.
To put under cover; to sheal.
To shell.
Examples of SHILLING in a Sentence
- "The shilling was worth twelve old pence, or one twentieth of a pound sterling."
Word Details
Is SHILLING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SHILLING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SHILLING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SHILLING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | h | i | l | l | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHILLING
62 words from the letters in SHILLING
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How to Use SHILLING in Word Games
SHILLING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SHILLING to find 62 additional valid words.