Is SHAFTED a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SHAFTED is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SHAFTED mean?

Shafted is a form of SHAFT.

noun
a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
noun
an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
“his parting shot was `drop dead'”
noun
a long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow)
noun
a column of light (as from a beacon)

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble: 14
Words With Friends: 13
Letters: 7

S (1) + H (4) + A (1) + F (4) + T (1) + E (1) + D (2) = 14 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 SHAFTED

SHAFTED 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 SHAFTED

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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