Is SHUT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SHUT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SHUT mean?
- verb
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
“Close the door”
- adjective
not open
“the door slammed shut”
- verb
become closed
“The windows closed with a loud bang”
- adjective
used especially of mouth or eyes
“he sat quietly with closed eyes”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 7
- Words With Friends
- 7
- Letters
- 4
S (1) + H (4) + U (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 SHUT
Single letters that turn SHUT into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of SHUT
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from SHUT
The 9 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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