SHORTHAND
9 letters · 2 syllables
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
Is SHORTHAND a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SHORTHAND is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | s | h | o | r | t | h | a | n | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHORTHAND
100 words from the letters in SHORTHAND
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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.