Play SHOVELS Strategically

69 valid words • Unscramble SHOVELS for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for SHOVELS

Best Short Plays
HOVE (10pt)HELO (7pt)HOES (7pt)HOLE (7pt)HOLS (7pt)HOSE (7pt)LEVO (7pt)LOVE (7pt)
High-Value Long Plays
SHOVELS (13pt)HOVELS (12pt)SHOVEL (12pt)SHOVES (12pt)HOSELS (9pt)SHEOLS (9pt)SOLVES (9pt)
Scores
Scrabble: 13 pts
WWF: 14 pts
Valid: Yes

Complete Word List — 69 Words

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

SHOVELS13pt

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

HOVELS12ptSHOVEL12ptSHOVES12ptHOSELS9ptSHEOLS9ptSOLVES9pt

5-letter 16 words Best: HOVEL (11pt)

HOVEL11ptSHOVE11ptHELOS8ptHOLES8ptHOSEL8ptHOSES8ptLOVES8ptSHEOL8ptSHOES8ptSLOSH8ptSOLVE8ptVOLES8ptLOESS5ptLOSES5ptSLOES5ptSOLES5pt

4-letter 21 words Best: HOVE (10pt)

HOVE10ptHELO7ptHOES7ptHOLE7ptHOLS7ptHOSE7ptLEVO7ptLOVE7ptSHES7ptSHOE7ptVOES7ptVOLE7ptLESS4ptLOSE4ptLOSS4ptOLES4ptOSES4ptSELS4ptSLOE4ptSOLE4ptSOLS4pt

3-letter 14 words Best: HES (6pt)

HES6ptHOE6ptLEV6ptOHS6ptSHE6ptVOE6ptELS3ptESS3ptOES3ptOLE3ptOSE3ptSEL3ptSOL3ptSOS3pt

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

EH5ptHE5ptHO5ptOH5ptSH5ptEL2ptES2ptLO2ptOE2ptOS2ptSO2pt

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About the Word SHOVELS

  • Letters: 7
  • Scrabble score: 13 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 14 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: Yes
  • Valid in Words With Friends: Yes
  • Words found: 69

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play SHOVELS in Scrabble?
Play SHOVELS directly for 13 points, or use its letters to form 69 other words for better board placement.
What is the difference in score for SHOVELS between Scrabble and WWF?
SHOVELS scores 13 pts in Scrabble and 14 pts in Words With Friends.
What is the best short word from SHOVELS?
HOVE (10 pts) is a strong short play from SHOVELS.

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