Is SHADE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SHADE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SHADE mean?
- noun
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
“it is much cooler in the shade”
- noun
a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
“after several trials he mixed the shade of pink that she wanted”
- noun
protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight
“they used umbrellas as shades”
- noun
a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
“without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
5
Letters
S (1) + H (4) + A (1) + D (2) + E (1) = 9 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 SHADE
Single letters that turn SHADE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of SHADE
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from SHADE
The 45 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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