Play SHOVEL Strategically

49 valid words • Unscramble SHOVEL for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for SHOVEL

Best Short Plays
HOVE (10pt)HELO (7pt)HOES (7pt)HOLE (7pt)HOLS (7pt)HOSE (7pt)LEVO (7pt)LOVE (7pt)
High-Value Long Plays
HOVELS (12pt)SHOVEL (12pt)
Scores
Scrabble: 12 pts
WWF: 13 pts
Valid: Yes

Complete Word List — 49 Words

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

HOVELS12ptSHOVEL12pt

5-letter 9 words Best: HOVEL (11pt)

HOVEL11ptSHOVE11ptHELOS8ptHOLES8ptHOSEL8ptLOVES8ptSHEOL8ptSOLVE8ptVOLES8pt

4-letter 15 words Best: HOVE (10pt)

HOVE10ptHELO7ptHOES7ptHOLE7ptHOLS7ptHOSE7ptLEVO7ptLOVE7ptSHOE7ptVOES7ptVOLE7ptLOSE4ptOLES4ptSLOE4ptSOLE4pt

3-letter 12 words Best: HES (6pt)

HES6ptHOE6ptLEV6ptOHS6ptSHE6ptVOE6ptELS3ptOES3ptOLE3ptOSE3ptSEL3ptSOL3pt

2-letter 11 words Best: EH (5pt)

EH5ptHE5ptHO5ptOH5ptSH5ptEL2ptES2ptLO2ptOE2ptOS2ptSO2pt

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About the Word SHOVEL

  • Letters: 6
  • Scrabble score: 12 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 13 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: Yes
  • Valid in Words With Friends: Yes
  • Words found: 49

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play SHOVEL in Scrabble?
Play SHOVEL directly for 12 points, or use its letters to form 49 other words for better board placement.
What is the difference in score for SHOVEL between Scrabble and WWF?
SHOVEL scores 12 pts in Scrabble and 13 pts in Words With Friends.
What is the best short word from SHOVEL?
HOVE (10 pts) is a strong short play from SHOVEL.

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