How many points is SHANKS worth in Scrabble?

SHANKS is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHANKS?

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

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SHANKS

13 pts

SHANKS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. SHANKS is a verb form of shank. SHANK means "to hit sharply to the right, as a golf ball".

Meaning & examples

noun

The part of the leg between the knee and the ankle.
Meat from that part of an animal.
A redshank or greenshank, various species of Old World wading birds in the genus Tringa having distinctly colored legs.

Synonyms: shiv

verb

To travel on foot.
To stab, especially with an improvised blade.
To remove another's trousers, especially in jest; to depants.

Synonyms: depants, shiv

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SHANKS is a verb form of shank. SHANK means "to hit sharply to the right, as a golf ball".

In a sentence: "They shanks."

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Base words

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SHANK12 pts

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

Letter Values

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SHANKS Scrabble FAQ

Is SHANKS a Scrabble word?: SHANKS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
What does SHANKS mean?: SHANKS is a verb form of shank. SHANK means "to hit sharply to the right, as a golf ball".
How do you use SHANKS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They shanks."
How many points is SHANKS worth in Scrabble?: SHANKS is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHANKS?: SHANKS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).