Play SHAKES Strategically

41 valid words • Unscramble SHAKES for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for SHAKES

Best Short Plays
HAKE (11pt)ASKS (8pt)KAES (8pt)KEAS (8pt)SAKE (8pt)SKAS (8pt)HAES (7pt)SASH (7pt)
High-Value Long Plays
SHAKES (13pt)
Scores
Scrabble: 13 pts
WWF: 12 pts
Valid: Yes

Complete Word List — 41 Words

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

SHAKES13pt

5-letter 5 words Best: HAKES (12pt)

HAKES12ptSHAKE12ptSAKES9ptASHES8ptSHEAS8pt

4-letter 11 words Best: HAKE (11pt)

HAKE11ptASKS8ptKAES8ptKEAS8ptSAKE8ptSKAS8ptHAES7ptSASH7ptSHEA7ptSHES7ptSEAS4pt

3-letter 15 words Best: ASK (7pt)

ASK7ptKAE7ptKAS7ptKEA7ptSKA7ptASH6ptHAE6ptHAS6ptHES6ptSHA6ptSHE6ptASS3ptESS3ptSAE3ptSEA3pt

2-letter 9 words Best: KA (6pt)

KA6ptAH5ptEH5ptHA5ptHE5ptSH5ptAE2ptAS2ptES2pt

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About the Word SHAKES

  • Letters: 6
  • Scrabble score: 13 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 12 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: Yes
  • Valid in Words With Friends: Yes
  • Words found: 41

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play SHAKES in Scrabble?
Play SHAKES directly for 13 points, or use its letters to form 41 other words for better board placement.
What is the difference in score for SHAKES between Scrabble and WWF?
SHAKES scores 13 pts in Scrabble and 12 pts in Words With Friends.
What is the best short word from SHAKES?
HAKE (11 pts) is a strong short play from SHAKES.

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