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SHIM

4 letters · 1 syllable

S 1/1
H 4/3
I 1/1
M 3/4

Definition of SHIM

SHIM is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
9
points

Is SHIM a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

Tip: Short words like SHIM are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for SHIM

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

Letter shim Total
Scrabble 1413 9
WWF 1314 9

Anagrams of SHIM

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

How to Use SHIM in Word Games

SHIM is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Short word advantage: SHIM is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SHIM to find 15 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About SHIM

What does SHIM mean?
SHIM is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is SHIM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SHIM is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SHIM worth in Scrabble?
SHIM is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from SHIM?
You can make 15 words from the letters in SHIM. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of SHIM?
The anagrams of SHIM (words using the exact same letters) are: HIMS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.