SHOAL
/ʃɒʊl/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of SHOAL
A sandbank or sandbar creating a shallow.
A shallow in a body of water.
To arrive at a shallow (or less deep) area.
To cause a shallowing; to come to a more shallow part of.
To become shallow.
"The colour of the water shows where it shoals."
Shallow.
"shoal water"
Any large number of persons or things.
(collective) A large number of fish (or other sea creatures) of the same species swimming together.
Examples of SHOAL in a Sentence
- "The colour of the water shows where it shoals."
- "shoal water"
- "The fish shoaled about the place."
Word Details
Is SHOAL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SHOAL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SHOAL uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SHOAL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | h | o | a | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHOAL
40 words from the letters in SHOAL
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use SHOAL in Word Games
SHOAL is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, SHOAL is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SHOAL to find 40 additional valid words.