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SHOESTRING

10 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

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Definition of SHOESTRING

noun

The string or lace used to secure the shoe to the foot; a shoelace.

"Your shoestring is untied."

noun

A tight budget; very little money.

"He did all that on a shoestring budget."

noun

A long narrow cut of a food; a julienne.

"shoestring French fries"

verb

To catch using a shoestring catch.

Examples of SHOESTRING in a Sentence

  • "Your shoestring is untied."
  • "He did all that on a shoestring budget."
  • "shoestring French fries"

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
2
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
15
points

Is SHOESTRING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Tip: SHOESTRING uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SHOESTRING

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

Letter shoestring Total
Scrabble 1411111112 14
WWF 1311111123 15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHOESTRING

100 words from the letters in SHOESTRING

How to Use SHOESTRING in Word Games

SHOESTRING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About SHOESTRING

What does SHOESTRING mean?
SHOESTRING is a noun. The string or lace used to secure the shoe to the foot; a shoelace.
Is SHOESTRING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SHOESTRING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SHOESTRING worth in Scrabble?
SHOESTRING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SHOESTRING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SHOESTRING. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.