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Is SHELTER a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SHELTER is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun and a verb, most often meaning “a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger”.
Quick answer
Is SHELTER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. SHELTER is a valid 7-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
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- Letters
- 7
- Scrabble
- 10 pts
- Words With Friends
- 10 pts
- Anagrams
- 0
- Familiarity
- 100th percentile
SHELTER meaning and definition
SHELTER has 4 common senses and works as a noun and a verb. The most common meaning is listed first.
SHELTER as a noun
- A structure that provides privacy and protection from danger.
- Protective covering that provides protection from the weather.
SHELTER as a verb
- Provide shelter for.
- Invest (money) so that it is not taxable.
SHELTER Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
SHELTER scores 10 in Scrabble and 10 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is H, worth 4 in Scrabble.
Letter-by-letter tile values
| Letter | Scrabble | Words With Friends |
|---|---|---|
| S | 1 | 1 |
| H | 4 | 3 |
| E | 1 | 1 |
| L | 1 | 2 |
| T | 1 | 1 |
| E | 1 | 1 |
| R | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 10 | 10 |
SHELTER on premium squares
On a double word square SHELTER scores 20 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 30. Putting H on a triple letter square instead adds 8 points. Its middling value makes it a flexible play for scoring steadily without breaking up a strong rack. Played from a full rack, all 7 letters earn the 50-point Scrabble bingo bonus.
Anagrams of SHELTER
No other word uses exactly the letters in SHELTER.
Unscramble SHELTER: 126 words from its letters
The letters S, H, E, L, T, E, R make 126 shorter words, up to 6 letters long. Most common first.
- set3
- rest4
- see3
- here7
- let3
- sheer8
- reel4
- sheet8
- steel5
- steer5
- heel7
- tee3
- tree4
- there8
- three8
- leer4
- reset5
- lee3
- seer4
- eel3
- el2
- er2
- ether8
- he5
- re2
- sleet5
- stele5
- te2
- ester5
- terse5
- ee2
- erst4
- es2
- est3
- het6
- lees4
- lethe8
- res3
- resh7
- ret3
- rete4
- seel4
- sere4
- teres5
- eels4
- eh5
- ehs6
- els3
- else4
- elt3
- elts4
- ere3
- eres4
- ers3
- et2
- eth6
- ethe7
- ethers9
- eths7
- heels8
- hele7
- heles8
- her6
- heres8
- herl7
- herls8
- hers7
- herse8
- hes6
- hest7
- hete7
- hetes8
- hets7
- leers5
- leet4
- leets5
- lehr7
- lehrs8
- lere4
- leres5
- les3
- lest4
- lethes9
- lets4
- ree3
- reels5
- rees4
- reest5
- reh6
- rehs7
- relet5
- relets6
- rets4
- sel3
- sele4
- ser3
- sh5
- she6
- sheel8
- shere8
- shet7
- slee4
- sleer5
- st2
- stere5
- streel6
- teel4
- teels5
- teer4
- teers5
- tees4
- tehr7
- tehrs8
- tel3
- tele4
- teles5
- tels4
- tes3
- the6
- thee7
Words like SHELTER
One-letter changes to SHELTER, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Change one letter in SHELTER
- swelter10
- sheller10
- shelver13
- smelter9
- spelter9
- sheeter10
- skelter11
- svelter10
Add one letter to SHELTER
- shelters11
- sheltery14
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SHELTER word facts
SHELTER is a 7-letter word with 6 distinct letters: 2 vowels (E) and 5 consonants, with E repeated. It starts with S and ends with R. By corpus frequency, SHELTER is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
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SHELTER Scrabble word FAQ
Is SHELTER a Scrabble word?
Yes. SHELTER is a valid 7-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does SHELTER mean?
SHELTER is used as a noun and a verb. Its most common meaning is “a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger”.
How many points is SHELTER worth in Scrabble?
SHELTER is worth 10 points in Scrabble: S (1) + H (4) + E (1) + L (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1). On a double word square it scores 20, and on a triple word square 30.
How many points is SHELTER in Words With Friends?
SHELTER is worth 10 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
Does SHELTER have any anagrams?
No. No other word uses exactly the letters in SHELTER, but 126 shorter words can be made from them.
What words can you make from the letters in SHELTER?
You can make 126 shorter words from the letters in SHELTER, including SET, REST, SEE and HERE.
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