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SHOEHORNING

11 letters · 3 syllables · verb

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Definition of SHOEHORNING

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.

Examples of SHOEHORNING in a Sentence

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

Word Details

Letters
11
Syllables
3
Scrabble
18
points
WWF
19
points

Is SHOEHORNING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 18 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 18 pts Words With Friends — 19 pts

Tip: SHOEHORNING uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SHOEHORNING

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

Letter shoehorning Total
Scrabble 14114111112 18
WWF 13113112123 19

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHOEHORNING

100 words from the letters in SHOEHORNING

How to Use SHOEHORNING in Word Games

SHOEHORNING is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About SHOEHORNING

What does SHOEHORNING mean?
SHOEHORNING is a verb. To use a shoehorn.
Is SHOEHORNING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SHOEHORNING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SHOEHORNING worth in Scrabble?
SHOEHORNING is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 11-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from SHOEHORNING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SHOEHORNING. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.