Is SHOT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SHOT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SHOT mean?
- noun
the act of firing a projectile
“his shooting was slow but accurate”
- noun
a solid missile discharged from a firearm
“the shot buzzed past his ear”
- noun
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
“it took two strokes to get out of the bunker”
- noun
a chance to do something
“he wanted a shot at the champion”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 7
- Words With Friends
- 6
- Letters
- 4
S (1) + H (4) + O (1) + T (1) = 7 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 SHOT
Single letters that turn SHOT into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of SHOT
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from SHOT
The 17 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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