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SHANGHAI

15 pts

SHANGHAI is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points. SHANGHAI means "to kidnap for service aboard a ship".

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to kidnap for service aboard a ship

In a sentence: "They shanghai."

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Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in SHANGHAI, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

S1
H4
A1
N1
G2
H4
A1
I1
= 15

SHANGHAI Scrabble FAQ

Is SHANGHAI a Scrabble word?
SHANGHAI is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points.
What does SHANGHAI mean?
to kidnap for service aboard a ship
How do you use SHANGHAI in a sentence?
In a sentence: "They shanghai."
How many points is SHANGHAI worth in Scrabble?
SHANGHAI is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHANGHAI?
SHANGHAI is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).