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SHIMMING

8 letters · 2 syllables · verb

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Definition of SHIMMING

verb

To fit one or more shims to a piece of machinery.

verb

To adjust something by using shims.

verb

To intercept and modify calls to (an API), usually for compatibility purposes.

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
19
points

Is SHIMMING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 19 pts

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

Letter Values for SHIMMING

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

Letter shimming Total
Scrabble 14133112 16
WWF 13144123 19

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHIMMING

59 words from the letters in SHIMMING

6-letter words

mishmi 13/14 UK miming 11/15 USUKWWF minish 11/12 USUKWWF minims 10/13 USUKWWF

5-letter words

imshi 10/10 UK minim 9/12 USUKWWF hings 9/10 UK nighs 9/10 USUKWWF mings 8/11 UK minis 7/9 USUKWWF

4-letter words

hims 9/9 UK shim 9/9 USUKWWF hing 8/9 UK nigh 8/9 USUKWWF ghis 8/8 USUKWWF sigh 8/8 USUKWWF ming 7/10 UK migs 7/9 USUKWWF hins 7/7 USUKWWF hisn 7/7 USUKWWF shin 7/7 USUKWWF sinh 7/7 USUKWWF mini 6/8 USUKWWF simi 6/7 UK nims 6/8 USUKWWF gins 5/7 USUKWWF sign 5/7 USUKWWF sing 5/7 USUKWWF snig 5/7 UK nisi 4/5 USUKWWF

3-letter words

hmm 10/11 USUKWWF him 8/8 USUKWWF ghi 7/7 USUKWWF mim 7/9 USUKWWF mig 6/8 USUKWWF hin 6/6 USUKWWF his 6/5 USUKWWF ish 6/5 UK nim 5/7 USUKWWF ism 5/6 USUKWWF mis 5/6 USUKWWF sim 5/6 USUKWWF gin 4/6 USUKWWF gis 4/5 UK ins 3/4 USUKWWF nis 3/4 UK sin 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

hm 7/7 USWWF mm 6/8 USWWF hi 5/4 USUKWWF hs 5/4 UK sh 5/4 USUKWWF mi 4/5 USUKWWF ms 4/5 UK gs 3/4 UK in 2/3 USUKWWF is 2/2 USUKWWF si 2/2 USUKWWF ns 2/3 UK

How to Use SHIMMING in Word Games

SHIMMING is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SHIMMING to find 59 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About SHIMMING

What does SHIMMING mean?
SHIMMING is a verb. To fit one or more shims to a piece of machinery.
Is SHIMMING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SHIMMING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SHIMMING worth in Scrabble?
SHIMMING is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SHIMMING?
You can make 59 words from the letters in SHIMMING. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.