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Is SHACKLES a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SHACKLES mean?

Shackles 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) + S (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 SHACKLES

SHACKLES 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 SHACKLES

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