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SHORTHAND

9 letters · 2 syllables

S 1/1
H 4/3
O 1/1
R 1/1
T 1/1
H 4/3
A 1/1
N 1/2
D 2/2

Definition of SHORTHAND

SHORTHAND is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
2
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
15
points

Is SHORTHAND a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Tip: SHORTHAND uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SHORTHAND

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

Letter shorthand Total
Scrabble 141114112 16
WWF 131113122 15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHORTHAND

100 words from the letters in SHORTHAND

How to Use SHORTHAND in Word Games

SHORTHAND is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About SHORTHAND

What does SHORTHAND mean?
SHORTHAND is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is SHORTHAND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SHORTHAND is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SHORTHAND worth in Scrabble?
SHORTHAND is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SHORTHAND?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SHORTHAND. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.