SHONE
/ʃɒn/
5 letters · 1 syllable · verb
Definition of SHONE
To emit light.
To reflect light.
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."
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
Is SHONE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SHONE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | s | h | o | n | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHONE
51 words from the letters in SHONE
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
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.