How many points is SHIES worth in Scrabble?

SHIES is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHIES?

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

Can you add a letter to SHIES?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHIEST. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SHIES

8 pts

SHIES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. SHIES means "shy, to move suddenly back or aside, as in fear. SHY means "timid".".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

shy, to move suddenly back or aside, as in fear. SHY means "timid".

In a sentence: "They shies."

Share SHIES

Check the Scrabble meaning of SHIES. It scores 8 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

SHY9 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after SHIES. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

SHIEST9 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 8

SHIES Scrabble FAQ

Is SHIES a Scrabble word?: SHIES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does SHIES mean?: shy, to move suddenly back or aside, as in fear. SHY means "timid".
How do you use SHIES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They shies."
How many points is SHIES worth in Scrabble?: SHIES is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHIES?: SHIES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SHIES?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHIEST. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.