SHUTTER
/ˈʃʌtɚ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of SHUTTER
One who shuts or closes something.
(usually in the plural) Protective panels, usually wooden, placed over windows to block out the light.
The part of a camera, normally closed, that opens for a controlled period of time to let light in when taking a picture.
To close shutters covering.
"Shutter the windows: there's a storm coming!"
To close up (a building) for a prolonged period of inoccupancy.
"It took all day to shutter the cabin now that the season has ended."
To cancel or terminate.
"The US is seeking to get Iran to shutter its nuclear weapons program."
Examples of SHUTTER in a Sentence
- "Shutter the windows: there's a storm coming!"
- "It took all day to shutter the cabin now that the season has ended."
- "The US is seeking to get Iran to shutter its nuclear weapons program."
Word Details
Is SHUTTER a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SHUTTER is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SHUTTER earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.
Letter Values for SHUTTER
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | h | u | t | t | e | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHUTTER
100 words from the letters in SHUTTER
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How to Use SHUTTER in Word Games
SHUTTER is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since SHUTTER uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SHUTTER to find 100 additional valid words.