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SHOEHORN

/ˈʃuːˌhɔː(ɹ)n/

8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

S 1/1
H 4/3
O 1/1
E 1/1
H 4/3
O 1/1
R 1/1
N 1/2
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Definition of SHOEHORN

noun

A smooth tool that assists in putting the foot into a shoe, by sliding the heel in after the toe is in place. This reduces discomfort and damage to the back of the shoe. By slipping it into the back of the shoe behind the heel, the user prevents the heel from squashing down the back of the shoe and causing difficulty; instead the heel slides down the smooth shoehorn, which then comes out easily once the foot is in place.

noun

Anything by which a transaction is facilitated; a medium.

noun

Anything which draws on or allures; an inducement.

verb

To use a shoehorn.

verb

To force (something) into (a tight space); to squeeze (something) into (a schedule, etc); to exert great effort to insert or include (something); to include (something) despite potent reasons not to.

"His staff want to shoehorn an extra stop into his already packed campaigning schedule."

verb

To force some current event into alignment with a some (usually unconnected) agenda, especially when it is fallacious.

Synonyms of SHOEHORN

Words with similar meaning

shoeing-horn slipper spoon

Examples of SHOEHORN in a Sentence

  • "His staff want to shoehorn an extra stop into his already packed campaigning schedule."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
13
points

Is SHOEHORN a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

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

Letter Values for SHOEHORN

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

Letter shoehorn Total
Scrabble 14114111 14
WWF 13113112 13

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHOEHORN

100 words from the letters in SHOEHORN

7-letter words

heroons 10/10 UK hooners 10/10 UK onshore 10/10 USUKWWF sorehon 10/10 UK

6-letter words

heroon 9/9 UK hooner 9/9 UK ohones 9/9 UK herons 9/9 USUKWWF honers 9/9 USUKWWF nosher 9/9 USUKWWF rhones 9/9 UK senhor 9/9 USUKWWF honors 9/9 USUKWWF nooser 6/7 USUKWWF roneos 6/7 UK seroon 6/7 UK sooner 6/7 USUKWWF

5-letter words

hoosh 11/9 UK ohone 8/8 UK heron 8/8 USUKWWF honer 8/8 USUKWWF rhone 8/8 UK honor 8/8 USUKWWF hones 8/8 USUKWWF hosen 8/8 USUKWWF shone 8/8 USUKWWF hoons 8/8 UK shoon 8/8 USUKWWF herns 8/8 USUKWWF heros 8/7 USUKWWF hoers 8/7 USUKWWF horse 8/7 USUKWWF hoser 8/7 UK shoer 8/7 USUKWWF shore 8/7 USUKWWF horns 8/8 USUKWWF shorn 8/8 USUKWWF roneo 5/6 UK noose 5/6 USUKWWF noser 5/6 UK oners 5/6 UK rones 5/6 UK senor 5/6 USUKWWF seron 5/6 UK snore 5/6 USUKWWF roose 5/5 USUKWWF roons 5/6 UK

4-letter words

hoho 10/8 UK hehs 10/8 USUKWWF hohs 10/8 UK hone 7/7 USUKWWF hoon 7/7 UK hern 7/7 USUKWWF hero 7/6 USUKWWF hoer 7/6 USUKWWF hore 7/6 UK horn 7/7 USUKWWF hens 7/7 USUKWWF nesh 7/7 UK hoes 7/6 USUKWWF hose 7/6 USUKWWF shoe 7/6 USUKWWF hons 7/7 USUKWWF nosh 7/7 USUKWWF hoos 7/6 UK ohos 7/6 UK oohs 7/6 USUKWWF shoo 7/6 USUKWWF soho 7/6 UK ersh 7/6 UK hers 7/6 USUKWWF rehs 7/6 UK resh 7/6 USUKWWF sher 7/6 UK hors 7/6 UK rhos 7/6 USUKWWF oner 4/5 UK rone 4/5 UK roon 4/5 UK eons 4/5 USUKWWF noes 4/5 USUKWWF nose 4/5 USUKWWF ones 4/5 USUKWWF sone 4/5 USUKWWF oose 4/4 UK oons 4/5 UK soon 4/5 USUKWWF erns 4/5 USUKWWF rens 4/5 UK eros 4/4 USUKWWF ores 4/4 USUKWWF roes 4/4 USUKWWF rose 4/4 USUKWWF sore 4/4 USUKWWF sorn 4/5 USUKWWF roos 4/4 UK

3-letter words

heh 9/7 USUKWWF hoh 9/7 UK shh 9/7 USUKWWF hen 6/6 USUKWWF

How to Use SHOEHORN in Word Games

SHOEHORN is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About SHOEHORN

What does SHOEHORN mean?
SHOEHORN is a noun. A smooth tool that assists in putting the foot into a shoe, by sliding the heel in after the toe is in place. This reduces discomfort and damage to the back of the shoe. By slipping it into the back of the shoe behind the heel, the user prevents the heel from squashing down the back of the shoe and causing difficulty; instead the heel slides down the smooth shoehorn, which then comes out easily once the foot is in place.
Is SHOEHORN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SHOEHORN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SHOEHORN worth in Scrabble?
SHOEHORN is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SHOEHORN?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SHOEHORN. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SHOEHORN?
Synonyms of SHOEHORN include: shoeing-horn, slipper spoon. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.