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Is SHAWL a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SHAWL mean?

  1. noun

    cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

11

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

5

Letters

S (1) + H (4) + A (1) + W (4) + L (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 SHAWL

Single letters that turn SHAWL 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

Words you can make from SHAWL

The 30 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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