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Is SUNSHINE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SUNSHINE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SUNSHINE mean?

  1. noun

    the rays of the sun

    “the shingles were weathered by the sun and wind”

  2. noun

    moderate weather; suitable for outdoor activities

  3. noun

    the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom

    “flowers added a note of cheerfulness to the drab room”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

11

Scrabble

13

Words With Friends

8

Letters

S (1) + U (1) + N (1) + S (1) + H (4) + I (1) + N (1) + E (1) = 11 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 SUNSHINE

Single letters that turn SUNSHINE 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 SUNSHINE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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