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Is SHIVER a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SHIVER mean?

  1. verb

    tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

  2. verb

    shake, as from cold

    “The children are shivering--turn on the heat!”

  3. noun

    a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement

  4. noun

    an almost pleasurable sensation of fright

    “a frisson of surprise shot through him”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

6

Letters

S (1) + H (4) + I (1) + V (4) + E (1) + R (1) = 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 SHIVER

Single letters that turn SHIVER 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 SHIVER

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from SHIVER

The 54 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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