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Is LAMPSHADES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, LAMPSHADES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does LAMPSHADES mean?

Lampshades is a form of LAMPSHADE.

  1. noun

    a protective ornamental covering for a lamp, used to screen a light bulb from direct view

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
18
Words With Friends
n/a
Letters
10

L (1) + A (1) + M (3) + P (3) + S (1) + H (4) + A (1) + D (2) + E (1) + S (1) = 18 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsNot listed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for LAMPSHADES

LAMPSHADES has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from LAMPSHADES

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