How many points is SHEPHERDS worth in Scrabble?

SHEPHERDS is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHEPHERDS?

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

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SHEPHERDS

18 pts

SHEPHERDS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points. SHEPHERDS is a verb form of shepherd. SHEPHERD means "to watch over carefully".

Meaning & examples

/ˈʃɛpədz/

Pronunciation: /ˈʃɛpɚdz/

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noun

A person who tends sheep, especially a grazing flock.
Someone who watches over, looks after, or guides somebody.
The pastor of a church; one who guides others in religion.

Synonyms: sheepherder

verb

To watch over; to guide
For a player to obstruct an opponent from getting to the ball, either when a teammate has it or is going for it, or if the ball is about to bounce through the goal or out of bounds.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SHEPHERDS is a verb form of shepherd. SHEPHERD means "to watch over carefully".

In a sentence: "They shepherds."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of SHEPHERDS. It scores 18 points.

Base words

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SHEPHERD17 pts

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Letter Values

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SHEPHERDS Scrabble FAQ

Is SHEPHERDS a Scrabble word?: SHEPHERDS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points.
What does SHEPHERDS mean?: SHEPHERDS is a verb form of shepherd. SHEPHERD means "to watch over carefully".
How do you use SHEPHERDS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They shepherds."
How many points is SHEPHERDS worth in Scrabble?: SHEPHERDS is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHEPHERDS?: SHEPHERDS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).