Shrieking has 5 synonyms including shriek, scream, screech. 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 shrieking by meaning or context.
Shrieking contains 9 letters: 3 vowels (I, E) and 6 consonants (S, H, R, K, N, G). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Shrieking scores 17 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. High-value letters: H (4 pts), K (5 pts). As a 9-letter word, shrieking can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 3 vowels and 6 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| screeching | 18 | 21 | 10 |
| screech | 14 | 15 | 7 |
| screaming | 14 | 18 | 9 |
| shriek | 13 | 12 | 6 |
| scream | 10 | 12 | 6 |
The most common synonyms for shrieking are shriek, scream, screech, screeching, screaming. In total, there are 5 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Shrieking does not have widely recognized antonyms in standard English dictionaries.
Yes, shrieking is a valid Scrabble word worth 17 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 18 points.
Shrieking has 9 letters: 3 vowels (I, E) and 6 consonants (S, H, R, K, N, G).