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Is SHEATH a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SHEATH is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SHEATH mean?

  1. noun

    a protective covering (as for a knife or sword)

  2. noun

    an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part

  3. noun

    a dress suitable for formal occasions

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

6

Letters

S (1) + H (4) + E (1) + A (1) + T (1) + H (4) = 12 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 SHEATH

Single letters that turn SHEATH 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 hooks2

Anagrams of SHEATH

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from SHEATH

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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