Play SHADOWS Strategically

74 valid words • Unscramble SHADOWS for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for SHADOWS

Best Short Plays
DHOW (11pt)HAWS (10pt)HOWS (10pt)SHAW (10pt)SHOW (10pt)WASH (10pt)WHOA (10pt)DAHS (8pt)
High-Value Long Plays
SHADOWS (14pt)SHADOW (13pt)
Scores
Scrabble: 14 pts
WWF: 13 pts
Valid: Yes

Complete Word List — 74 Words

7-letter 1 words Best: SHADOWS (14pt)

SHADOWS14pt

6-letter 1 words Best: SHADOW (13pt)

SHADOW13pt

5-letter 7 words Best: DHOWS (12pt)

DHOWS12ptSHAWS11ptSHOWS11ptSWASH11ptSHADS9ptWOADS9ptSODAS6pt

4-letter 24 words Best: DHOW (11pt)

DHOW11ptHAWS10ptHOWS10ptSHAW10ptSHOW10ptWASH10ptWHOA10ptDAHS8ptDASH8ptDAWS8ptDOWS8ptHODS8ptSHAD8ptSHOD8ptWADS8ptWOAD8ptSASH7ptSAWS7ptSOWS7ptADOS5ptDOSS5ptSODA5ptSODS5ptOSSA4pt

3-letter 27 words Best: HAW (9pt)

HAW9ptHOW9ptWHA9ptWHO9ptDAH7ptDAW7ptDOW7ptHAD7ptHOD7ptWAD7ptASH6ptHAO6ptHAS6ptOHS6ptSAW6ptSHA6ptSOW6ptWAS6ptWOS6ptADO4ptADS4ptDOS4ptODS4ptSAD4ptSOD4ptASS3ptSOS3pt

2-letter 14 words Best: AH (5pt)

AH5ptAW5ptHA5ptHO5ptOH5ptOW5ptSH5ptWO5ptAD3ptDO3ptOD3ptAS2ptOS2ptSO2pt

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About the Word SHADOWS

  • Letters: 7
  • Scrabble score: 14 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 13 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: Yes
  • Valid in Words With Friends: Yes
  • Words found: 74

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play SHADOWS in Scrabble?
Play SHADOWS directly for 14 points, or use its letters to form 74 other words for better board placement.
What is the difference in score for SHADOWS between Scrabble and WWF?
SHADOWS scores 14 pts in Scrabble and 13 pts in Words With Friends.
What is the best short word from SHADOWS?
DHOW (11 pts) is a strong short play from SHADOWS.

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