SHORES
/ʃɔːz/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of SHORES
Land adjoining a non-flowing body of water, such as an ocean, lake or pond.
"lake shore; bay shore; gulf shore; island shore; mainland shore; river shore; estuary shore; pond shore; sandy shore; rocky shore"
(from the perspective of one on a body of water) Land, usually near a port.
"The passengers signed up for shore tours."
To set on shore.
A prop or strut supporting the weight or flooring above it.
"The shores stayed upright during the earthquake."
(without up) To provide with support.
(usually with up) To reinforce (something at risk of failure).
"The workers were shoring up the dock after part of it fell into the water."
(Obsolete except in Hiberno-English) A sewer.
To warn or threaten.
Examples of SHORES in a Sentence
- "lake shore; bay shore; gulf shore; island shore; mainland shore; river shore; estuary shore; pond shore; sandy shore; rocky shore"
- "The passengers signed up for shore tours."
- "The shores stayed upright during the earthquake."
- "The workers were shoring up the dock after part of it fell into the water."
Word Details
Is SHORES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SHORES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SHORES uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SHORES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | h | o | r | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Anagrams of SHORES
Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHORES
74 words from the letters in SHORES
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How to Use SHORES in Word Games
SHORES is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, SHORES 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 SHORES to find 74 additional valid words.