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Word: SHEWS

✓ Valid Scrabble Word
S 1 H 4 E 1 W 4 S 1
Length 5 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /ʃˈews/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 11 pts
WWF Score 10 pts

📊 Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 1
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 4
Top Tile H (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of SHEWS

noun
  1. A play, dance, or other entertainment.
  2. An exhibition of items.

    "art show;  dog show"

  3. A broadcast program/programme.

    "radio show;  television show"

verb
  1. To display, to have somebody see (something).

    "All he had to show for four years of attendance at college was a framed piece of paper."

  2. To bestow; to confer.
  3. To indicate (a fact) to be true; to demonstrate.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

📜 Word Pattern Notes

This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.

🗣️ Example Sentences

  • "Understanding the exact meaning of "shews" can significantly improve your writing style."
  • "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "shews" in early literature."

💡 Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.

🎯 Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) ✓ Valid 11 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) ✓ Valid 11 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) ✓ Valid 10 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SHEWS a valid Scrabble word?
SHEWS is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is SHEWS worth in Scrabble?
In Scrabble, SHEWS is worth 11 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 10 points.
How many syllables are in SHEWS?
There is 1 syllable in SHEWS.

🔗 Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SHEWS:

  • # the shews effect
  • # master of shews
  • # playing with shews
  • # in terms of shews

Anagrams

Words that contain the exact same letters as SHEWS:

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Hook Words

Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of SHEWS:

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Sub-words

Smaller words created by unscrambling subset letters of SHEWS:

Word Family

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Same Length Words (5 Letters)

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