How many points is SHALES worth in Scrabble?

SHALES is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHALES?

SHALES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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SHALES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. SHALES is a noun form of shale. SHALE means "a fissile rock".

A shell or husk; a cod or pod.
A fine-grained sedimentary rock of a thin, laminated, and often friable, structure.

Synonyms: shell

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

SHALES is a noun form of shale. SHALE means "a fissile rock".

In a sentence: "The shales is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of SHALES. It scores 9 points.

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Is SHALES a Scrabble word?: SHALES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does SHALES mean?: SHALES is a noun form of shale. SHALE means "a fissile rock".
How do you use SHALES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The shales is noted."
How many points is SHALES worth in Scrabble?: SHALES is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHALES?: SHALES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).