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Is SHACKLER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SHACKLER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SHACKLER mean?

Shackler is a form of SHACKLE.

  1. noun

    a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

  2. noun

    a U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar

  3. verb

    bind the arms of

  4. verb

    restrain with fetters

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

17

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

8

Letters

S (1) + H (4) + A (1) + C (3) + K (5) + L (1) + E (1) + R (1) = 17 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

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

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 SHACKLER

Single letters that turn SHACKLER into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Anagrams of SHACKLER

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from SHACKLER

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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