SHRIVEL
/ˈʃɹɪvəl/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of SHRIVEL
To collapse inward; to crumble.
"The plant shrivelled from lack of water."
To become wrinkled.
"His fingers were shriveled from being in the bath for too long."
To draw into wrinkles.
"The hot sun shrivelled the leaves."
Examples of SHRIVEL in a Sentence
- "The plant shrivelled from lack of water."
- "His fingers were shriveled from being in the bath for too long."
- "The hot sun shrivelled the leaves."
Word Details
Is SHRIVEL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SHRIVEL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SHRIVEL earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.
Letter Values for SHRIVEL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | h | r | i | v | e | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHRIVEL
100 words from the letters in SHRIVEL
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How to Use SHRIVEL in Word Games
SHRIVEL is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since SHRIVEL 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 SHRIVEL to find 100 additional valid words.