Play SHIMMING Strategically

44 valid words • Unscramble SHIMMING for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for SHIMMING

Best Short Plays
SHIM (9pt)GHIS (8pt)NIGH (8pt)SIGH (8pt)HINS (7pt)HISN (7pt)MIGS (7pt)SHIN (7pt)
High-Value Long Plays
SHIMMING (16pt)MIMING (11pt)MINISH (11pt)MINIMS (10pt)
Scores
Scrabble: 16 pts
WWF: 19 pts
Valid: Yes

Complete Word List — 44 Words

8-letter 1 words Best: SHIMMING (16pt)

SHIMMING16pt

6-letter 3 words Best: MIMING (11pt)

MIMING11ptMINISH11ptMINIMS10pt

5-letter 3 words Best: MINIM (9pt)

MINIM9ptNIGHS9ptMINIS7pt

4-letter 15 words Best: SHIM (9pt)

SHIM9ptGHIS8ptNIGH8ptSIGH8ptHINS7ptHISN7ptMIGS7ptSHIN7ptSINH7ptMINI6ptNIMS6ptGINS5ptSIGN5ptSING5ptNISI4pt

3-letter 14 words Best: HMM (10pt)

HMM10ptHIM8ptGHI7ptMIM7ptHIN6ptHIS6ptMIG6ptISM5ptMIS5ptNIM5ptSIM5ptGIN4ptINS3ptSIN3pt

2-letter 8 words Best: HM (7pt)

HM7ptMM6ptHI5ptSH5ptMI4ptIN2ptIS2ptSI2pt

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About the Word SHIMMING

  • Letters: 8
  • Scrabble score: 16 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 19 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: Yes
  • Valid in Words With Friends: Yes
  • Words found: 44

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play SHIMMING in Scrabble?
Play SHIMMING directly for 16 points, or use its letters to form 44 other words for better board placement.
What is the difference in score for SHIMMING between Scrabble and WWF?
SHIMMING scores 16 pts in Scrabble and 19 pts in Words With Friends.
What is the best short word from SHIMMING?
SHIM (9 pts) is a strong short play from SHIMMING.

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