SHOESTRING
10 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of SHOESTRING
The string or lace used to secure the shoe to the foot; a shoelace.
"Your shoestring is untied."
A tight budget; very little money.
"He did all that on a shoestring budget."
A long narrow cut of a food; a julienne.
"shoestring French fries"
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
Is SHOESTRING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SHOESTRING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | s | h | o | e | s | t | r | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHOESTRING
100 words from the letters in SHOESTRING
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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.