SHORTLY
/ʃɔːɹtli/
7 letters · 2 syllables · adverb
Definition of SHORTLY
In a short or brief time or manner; quickly.
In or after a short time; soon.
In few words
"Ideas are generally expressed more shortly in verse than in prose"
Examples of SHORTLY in a Sentence
- "Ideas are generally expressed more shortly in verse than in prose"
Word Details
Is SHORTLY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SHORTLY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SHORTLY earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.
Letter Values for SHORTLY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | h | o | r | t | l | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHORTLY
94 words from the letters in SHORTLY
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How to Use SHORTLY in Word Games
SHORTLY is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since SHORTLY uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 63 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SHORTLY to find 94 additional valid words.