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Is SHUTDOWN a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SHUTDOWN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SHUTDOWN mean?

  1. noun

    termination of operations

    “they regretted the closure of the day care center”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

8

Letters

S (1) + H (4) + U (1) + T (1) + D (2) + O (1) + W (4) + N (1) = 15 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 SHUTDOWN

Single letters that turn SHUTDOWN 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 hooks1

Words you can make from SHUTDOWN

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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