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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

11

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

5

Letters

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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