How many points is SHANTY worth in Scrabble?

SHANTY is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHANTY?

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

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SHANTY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. SHANTY means "a small, crudely built dwelling".

/ˈʃænti/

Pronunciation: /ˈʃænti/

Living in shanties; poor, ill-mannered and violent.
Example: That neighborhood is full of shanty Irishmen.

Synonyms: sea shanty

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a small, crudely built dwelling

In a sentence: "The shanty is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of SHANTY. It scores 12 points.

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

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Is SHANTY a Scrabble word?: SHANTY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does SHANTY mean?: a small, crudely built dwelling
How do you use SHANTY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The shanty is noted."
How many points is SHANTY worth in Scrabble?: SHANTY is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHANTY?: SHANTY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).