Shocking has 6 synonyms including lurid, immoral, shameful. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Words associated with shocking by meaning or context.
Shocking contains 8 letters: 2 vowels (O, I) and 6 consonants (S, H, C, K, N, G). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Shocking scores 18 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends. High-value letters: H (4 pts), K (5 pts). As a 8-letter word, shocking can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 2 vowels and 6 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| disgraceful | 18 | 22 | 11 |
| shameful | 16 | 18 | 8 |
| scandalous | 13 | 17 | 10 |
| immoral | 11 | 14 | 7 |
| sensational | 11 | 14 | 11 |
The most common synonyms for shocking are lurid, immoral, shameful, sensational, scandalous. In total, there are 6 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Shocking does not have widely recognized antonyms in standard English dictionaries.
Yes, shocking is a valid Scrabble word worth 18 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 20 points.
Shocking has 8 letters: 2 vowels (O, I) and 6 consonants (S, H, C, K, N, G).