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Is SHINE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SHINE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SHINE mean?

  1. verb

    be bright by reflecting or casting light

    “Drive carefully--the wet road reflects”

  2. verb

    emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light

    “The sun shone bright that day”

  3. verb

    be shiny, as if wet

    “His eyes were glistening”

  4. verb

    be distinguished or eminent

    “His talent shines”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

8

Words With Friends

5

Letters

S (1) + H (4) + I (1) + N (1) + E (1) = 8 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 SHINE

Single letters that turn SHINE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks1

Back hooks3

Words you can make from SHINE

The 29 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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