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SHIMMER

/ˈʃɪmə(ɹ)/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

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

Definition of SHIMMER

noun

A faint or veiled and tremulous gleam or shining.

noun

A measure of the irregularities in the loudness of a particular pitch over time.

verb

To shine with a veiled, tremulous, or intermittent light; to gleam faintly.

Synonyms of SHIMMER

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Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
15
points

Is SHIMMER a Scrabble Word?

Yes, SHIMMER 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 SHIMMER earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.

Letter Values for SHIMMER

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

Letter shimmer Total
Scrabble 1413311 14
WWF 1314411 15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHIMMER

100 words from the letters in SHIMMER

How to Use SHIMMER in Word Games

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

Bingo potential: Since SHIMMER 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 SHIMMER to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About SHIMMER

What does SHIMMER mean?
SHIMMER is a noun. A faint or veiled and tremulous gleam or shining.
Is SHIMMER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SHIMMER is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SHIMMER worth in Scrabble?
SHIMMER 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 SHIMMER?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SHIMMER. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SHIMMER?
Synonyms of SHIMMER include: glimmer, glisten, sparkle, twinkle. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.