How many points is SHIMS worth in Scrabble?

SHIMS is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHIMS?

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

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SHIMS

10 pts

SHIMS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. SHIMS is a verb form of shim. SHIM means "to fill out or level by inserting a thin wedge".

Meaning & examples

noun

A wedge.
A thin piece of material, sometimes tapered, used for alignment or support.
A small library that transparently intercepts and modifies calls to an API, usually for compatibility purposes.

verb

To fit one or more shims to a piece of machinery.
To adjust something by using shims.
To intercept and modify calls to (an API), usually for compatibility purposes.

noun

A person characterised by both male and female traits, or by ambiguous male-female traits, also called a he-she; transsexual.
Hermaphrodite.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SHIMS is a verb form of shim. SHIM means "to fill out or level by inserting a thin wedge".

In a sentence: "They shims."

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Letter Values

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SHIMS Scrabble FAQ

Is SHIMS a Scrabble word?: SHIMS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does SHIMS mean?: SHIMS is a verb form of shim. SHIM means "to fill out or level by inserting a thin wedge".
How do you use SHIMS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They shims."
How many points is SHIMS worth in Scrabble?: SHIMS is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHIMS?: SHIMS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).