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Is SHAFT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SHAFT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SHAFT mean?

  1. noun

    a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer

  2. noun

    an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect

    “his parting shot was `drop dead'”

  3. noun

    a long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow)

  4. noun

    a column of light (as from a beacon)

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
10
Letters
5

S (1) + H (4) + A (1) + F (4) + T (1) = 11 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 SHAFT

Single letters that turn SHAFT 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 SHAFT

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from SHAFT

The 28 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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