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SHOVE

5-letter word • 11 Scrabble points • 11 WWF points

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h4
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Letters
2
Vowels
3
Consonants
11
Scrabble
11
WWF
0
Anagrams

Definition of SHOVE

SHOVE is a valid 5-letter English word recognized in major word game dictionaries including the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary (OSPD) and the Tournament Word List (TWL). This word scores 11 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, giving it solid scoring potential in competitive play. The word contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

Word Properties

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Part of Speech
Word
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Syllables
1 syllable
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Difficulty
Moderate (4/10)
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Unique Letters
5 of 5 letters

SHOVE has a word difficulty rating of 4 out of 10, categorized as "Moderate." This rating is calculated based on the rarity of its component letters in everyday English usage. It uses a mix of common and less-common letters, making it a moderate challenge for word game players.

Letter Analysis

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The 5 letters in SHOVE break down into 2 vowels and 3 consonants. Every letter in SHOVE appears exactly once, meaning you need 5 different tiles to play this word. The highest-value Scrabble tile in SHOVE is H, worth 4 points. Approximately 80% of the letters in SHOVE are among the nine most common letters in English (E, T, A, O, I, N, S, H, R).

Words That Rhyme With SHOVE

These words share a similar ending pattern with SHOVE, ending in -OVE. Rhyming words are useful for poetry, song lyrics, word games, and creative writing. They can also help you discover words with similar letter patterns.

Using SHOVE in Word Games

Scrabble Strategy

SHOVE is worth 11 base points in Scrabble. This is a solid mid-range word. Try to place the highest-value letter (H = 4 points) on a bonus square to boost your score. On a Double Word Score, SHOVE earns 22 points.

Consider playing SHOVE as a parallel play alongside existing words to score points from multiple new words created simultaneously.

Words With Friends Tips

In Words With Friends, SHOVE scores 11 points. This word scores the same in both games, so your strategy transfers well between platforms. The Words With Friends board has a different layout of premium squares compared to Scrabble, so look for TW (Triple Word) and TL (Triple Letter) squares specific to the WWF board.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SHOVE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SHOVE is a valid word in both Scrabble and Words With Friends. In Scrabble, SHOVE is worth 11 points, making it a solid mid-range word. In Words With Friends, it earns 11 points due to slightly different tile values.

How many letters are in SHOVE?

SHOVE contains 5 letters total: 2 vowels and 3 consonants. It uses 5 unique letters, each appearing exactly once.

How many syllables does SHOVE have?

SHOVE has approximately 1 syllable. Knowing the syllable count helps with pronunciation and can be useful for poetry, word games, and language learning.

What words rhyme with SHOVE?

Words that share a similar ending sound with SHOVE include: JOVE, HOVE, WOVE, MOVE, COVE. These words end with the same letter pattern, making them useful for word games, poetry, and creative writing.

What words can you make from the letters in SHOVE?

You can unscramble the letters in SHOVE to find many shorter words and rearrangements. Visit our dedicated unscramble page for SHOVE to see every possible word you can create from these 5 letters, complete with Scrabble and Words With Friends scores.

Related 5-Letter Words

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