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SHREW

5-letter word • 11 Scrabble points • 10 WWF points

s1
h4
r1
e1
w4
5
Letters
1
Vowels
4
Consonants
11
Scrabble
10
WWF
0
Anagrams

Definition of SHREW

SHREW 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 10 points in Words With Friends, giving it solid scoring potential in competitive play. The word contains 1 vowel and 4 consonants. With more consonants than vowels, SHREW helps clear consonant-heavy racks that can otherwise limit your options.

Word Properties

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Part of Speech
Word
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Syllables
1 syllable
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Difficulty
Easy (3/10)
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Unique Letters
5 of 5 letters

SHREW has a word difficulty rating of 3 out of 10, categorized as "Easy." This rating is calculated based on the rarity of its component letters in everyday English usage. The word consists primarily of common, frequently-used letters, making it one that most players would be familiar with.

Letter Analysis

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h
r
e
w

The 5 letters in SHREW break down into 1 vowel and 4 consonants. Every letter in SHREW appears exactly once, meaning you need 5 different tiles to play this word. The highest-value Scrabble tile in SHREW is H, worth 4 points. Approximately 80% of the letters in SHREW are among the nine most common letters in English (E, T, A, O, I, N, S, H, R).

Words That Rhyme With SHREW

These words share a similar ending pattern with SHREW, ending in -REW. 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 SHREW in Word Games

Scrabble Strategy

SHREW 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, SHREW earns 22 points.

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

Words With Friends Tips

In Words With Friends, SHREW scores 10 points. Note that SHREW scores 1 point less in WWF than in Scrabble, so adjust your strategy accordingly. 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.

Is SHREW a Valid Scrabble Word?

Yes, SHREW is a valid Scrabble word worth 11 points.

SHREW can be played in Scrabble, Words With Friends, and most other word games. With 11 points, it is a high-scoring word that can significantly boost your game.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is SHREW a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SHREW is a valid word in both Scrabble and Words With Friends. In Scrabble, SHREW is worth 11 points, making it a solid mid-range word. In Words With Friends, it earns 10 points due to slightly different tile values.

How many letters are in SHREW?

SHREW contains 5 letters total: 1 vowel and 4 consonants. It uses 5 unique letters, each appearing exactly once.

How many syllables does SHREW have?

SHREW 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 SHREW?

Words that share a similar ending sound with SHREW include: REW, BREW, CREW, GREW, DREW. 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 SHREW?

You can unscramble the letters in SHREW to find many shorter words and rearrangements. Visit our dedicated unscramble page for SHREW 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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