Play SHORTLY Strategically

72 valid words • Unscramble SHORTLY for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for SHORTLY

Best Short Plays
HOLY (10pt)HOYS (10pt)HOLS (7pt)HOLT (7pt)HOST (7pt)HOTS (7pt)LORY (7pt)LOTH (7pt)
High-Value Long Plays
SHORTLY (13pt)HOSTLY (12pt)SHORTY (12pt)
Scores
Scrabble: 13 pts
WWF: 12 pts
Valid: Yes

Complete Word List — 72 Words

7-letter 1 words Best: SHORTLY (13pt)

SHORTLY13pt

6-letter 2 words Best: HOSTLY (12pt)

HOSTLY12ptSHORTY12pt

5-letter 13 words Best: HORSY (11pt)

HORSY11ptHOTLY11ptHOLTS8ptHORST8ptRYOTS8ptSHORL8ptSHORT8ptSLOTH8ptSTORY8ptSTROY8ptTROYS8ptTYROS8ptROTLS5pt

4-letter 27 words Best: HOLY (10pt)

HOLY10ptHOYS10ptHOLS7ptHOLT7ptHOST7ptHOTS7ptLORY7ptLOTH7ptRHOS7ptROSY7ptRYOT7ptSHOT7ptSOTH7ptTHRO7ptTORY7ptTOSH7ptTOYS7ptTROY7ptTYRO7ptLOST4ptLOTS4ptORTS4ptROTL4ptROTS4ptSLOT4ptSORT4ptTORS4pt

3-letter 19 words Best: HOY (9pt)

HOY9ptSHY9ptTHY9ptHOT6ptOHS6ptRHO6ptSLY6ptSOY6ptSTY6ptTHO6ptTOY6ptTRY6ptLOT3ptORS3ptORT3ptROT3ptSOL3ptSOT3ptTOR3pt

2-letter 10 words Best: HO (5pt)

HO5ptOH5ptOY5ptSH5ptYO5ptLO2ptOR2ptOS2ptSO2ptTO2pt

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About the Word SHORTLY

  • Letters: 7
  • Scrabble score: 13 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 12 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: Yes
  • Valid in Words With Friends: Yes
  • Words found: 72

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play SHORTLY in Scrabble?
Play SHORTLY directly for 13 points, or use its letters to form 72 other words for better board placement.
What is the difference in score for SHORTLY between Scrabble and WWF?
SHORTLY scores 13 pts in Scrabble and 12 pts in Words With Friends.
What is the best short word from SHORTLY?
HOLY (10 pts) is a strong short play from SHORTLY.

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