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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

Scrabble
17
Words With Friends
18
Letters
8

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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