Is SHAMAN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SHAMAN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SHAMAN mean?
- noun
in societies practicing shamanism: one acting as a medium between the visible and spirit worlds; practices sorcery for healing or divination
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 11
- Words With Friends
- 12
- Letters
- 6
S (1) + H (4) + A (1) + M (3) + A (1) + N (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 SHAMAN
Single letters that turn SHAMAN 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 SHAMAN
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from SHAMAN
The 40 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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