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SHONE

/ʃɒn/

5 letters · 1 syllable · verb

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

verb

To emit light.

verb

To reflect light.

verb

To distinguish oneself; to excel.

"My nephew tried other sports before deciding on football, which he shone at right away, quickly becoming the star of his school team."

Synonyms of SHONE

Words with similar meaning

excel beam glow radiate buff burnish furbish polish wax gleam glint glisten

Examples of SHONE in a Sentence

  • "My nephew tried other sports before deciding on football, which he shone at right away, quickly becoming the star of his school team."

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
8
points

Is SHONE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 8 pts

Tip: SHONE uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SHONE

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

Letter shone Total
Scrabble 14111 8
WWF 13121 8

Anagrams of SHONE

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

hones 8/8 hosen 8/8

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHONE

51 words from the letters in SHONE

5-letter words

hones 8/8 USUKWWF hosen 8/8 USUKWWF

4-letter words

hone 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 eons 4/5 USUKWWF noes 4/5 USUKWWF nose 4/5 USUKWWF ones 4/5 USUKWWF sone 4/5 USUKWWF

3-letter words

hen 6/6 USUKWWF hoe 6/5 USUKWWF hon 6/6 USWWF noh 6/6 USUKWWF ehs 6/5 UK hes 6/5 USUKWWF she 6/5 USUKWWF hos 6/5 UK ohs 6/5 USUKWWF soh 6/5 UK eon 3/4 USUKWWF one 3/4 USUKWWF ens 3/4 USUKWWF sen 3/4 USWWF oes 3/3 USUKWWF ose 3/3 USUKWWF soe 3/3 UK nos 3/4 USWWF ons 3/4 USUKWWF son 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

eh 5/4 USUKWWF he 5/4 USUKWWF ho 5/4 USUKWWF oh 5/4 USUKWWF hs 5/4 UK sh 5/4 USUKWWF en 2/3 USUKWWF ne 2/3 USUKWWF oe 2/2 USWWF no 2/3 USUKWWF on 2/3 USUKWWF es 2/2 USUKWWF se 2/2 UK ns 2/3 UK os 2/2 USWWF so 2/2 USUKWWF

How to Use SHONE in Word Games

SHONE is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, SHONE 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 SHONE to find 51 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About SHONE

What does SHONE mean?
SHONE is a verb. To emit light.
Is SHONE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SHONE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SHONE worth in Scrabble?
SHONE is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from SHONE?
You can make 51 words from the letters in SHONE. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SHONE?
Synonyms of SHONE include: excel, beam, glow, radiate, buff, burnish. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of SHONE?
The anagrams of SHONE (words using the exact same letters) are: HONES, HOSEN. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.