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Is SHOEBOXES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SHOEBOXES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 21 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SHOEBOXES mean?

Shoeboxes is a form of SHOEBOX.

  1. noun

    a structure resembling a shoebox (as a rectangular building or a cramped room or compartment)

  2. noun

    an oblong rectangular (usually cardboard) box designed to hold a pair of shoes

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

21

Scrabble

—

Words With Friends

9

Letters

S (1) + H (4) + O (1) + E (1) + B (3) + O (1) + X (8) + E (1) + S (1) = 21 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsNot listed

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 SHOEBOXES

SHOEBOXES has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from SHOEBOXES

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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