SHOES
/ʃuːz/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of SHOES
A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of leather or synthetic material. Shoes generally do not extend above the ankle, as opposed to boots, which do.
"Get your shoes on now, or you'll be late for school."
A piece of metal designed to be attached to a horse's foot as a means of protection; a horseshoe.
"Throw the shoe from behind the line, and try to get it to land circling (a ringer) or touching the far stake."
A device for holding multiple decks of playing cards, allowing more games to be played by reducing the time between shuffles.
To put shoes on one's feet.
To put horseshoes on a horse.
To equip an object with a protection against wear.
"The billiard cue stick was shod in silver."
Examples of SHOES in a Sentence
- "Get your shoes on now, or you'll be late for school."
- "Throw the shoe from behind the line, and try to get it to land circling (a ringer) or touching the far stake."
- "The billiard cue stick was shod in silver."
Word Details
Is SHOES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SHOES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SHOES uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SHOES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | h | o | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHOES
33 words from the letters in SHOES
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use SHOES in Word Games
SHOES is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, SHOES 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 SHOES to find 33 additional valid words.