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SHOCKING

/ˈʃɒkɪŋ/

8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective

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H 4/3
O 1/1
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Definition of SHOCKING

verb

To cause to be emotionally shocked, to cause (someone) to feel surprised and upset.

"The disaster shocked the world."

verb

To give an electric shock to.

verb

To meet with a shock; to collide in a violent encounter.

verb

To collect, or make up, into a shock or shocks; to stook.

"to shock rye"

noun

The application of an electric shock.

adjective

Inspiring shock; startling.

adjective

Unusually obscene or lewd.

adjective

Extremely bad.

"What a shocking calamity!"

Examples of SHOCKING in a Sentence

  • "The disaster shocked the world."
  • "to shock rye"
  • "What a shocking calamity!"

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
18
points
WWF
20
points

Is SHOCKING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 18 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 18 pts Words With Friends — 20 pts

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

Letter Values for SHOCKING

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

Letter shocking Total
Scrabble 14135112 18
WWF 13145123 20

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHOCKING

100 words from the letters in SHOCKING

How to Use SHOCKING in Word Games

SHOCKING is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SHOCKING to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About SHOCKING

What does SHOCKING mean?
SHOCKING is a verb. To cause to be emotionally shocked, to cause (someone) to feel surprised and upset.
Is SHOCKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SHOCKING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SHOCKING worth in Scrabble?
SHOCKING is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SHOCKING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SHOCKING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.