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SHOAL

/ʃɒʊl/

5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective

S 1/1
H 4/3
O 1/1
A 1/1
L 1/2

Definition of SHOAL

noun

A sandbank or sandbar creating a shallow.

noun

A shallow in a body of water.

verb

To arrive at a shallow (or less deep) area.

verb

To cause a shallowing; to come to a more shallow part of.

verb

To become shallow.

"The colour of the water shows where it shoals."

adjective

Shallow.

"shoal water"

noun

Any large number of persons or things.

noun

(collective) A large number of fish (or other sea creatures) of the same species swimming together.

Synonyms of SHOAL

Words with similar meaning

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

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
8
points

Is SHOAL a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 8 pts

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 shoal Total
Scrabble 14111 8
WWF 13112 8

Anagrams of SHOAL

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About SHOAL

What does SHOAL mean?
SHOAL is a noun. A sandbank or sandbar creating a shallow.
Is SHOAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SHOAL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SHOAL worth in Scrabble?
SHOAL is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from SHOAL?
You can make 40 words from the letters in SHOAL. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SHOAL?
Synonyms of SHOAL include: sandbank, sandbar, school. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of SHOAL?
The anagrams of SHOAL (words using the exact same letters) are: HALOS, SHOLA, SOLAH. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.