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Is SHEKEL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SHEKEL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SHEKEL mean?

  1. noun

    the basic unit of money in Israel

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
13
Letters
6

S (1) + H (4) + E (1) + K (5) + E (1) + L (1) = 13 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 SHEKEL

Single letters that turn SHEKEL 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 SHEKEL

The 33 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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