How many points is SHINE worth in Scrabble?

SHINE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHINE?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

8 pts

SHINE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. SHINE means "to emit light".

/ʃaɪn/

Pronunciation

To emit light.
To reflect light.
To distinguish oneself; to excel.
Example: My nephew tried other sports before deciding on football, which he shone at right away, quickly becoming the star of his school team.

To cause (something) to shine; put a shine on (something); polish (something).
Example: He shined my shoes until they were polished smooth and gleaming.
To polish a cricket ball using saliva and one’s clothing.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to emit light

In a sentence: "They shine."

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

Add one letter before SHINE. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

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

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Is SHINE a Scrabble word?: SHINE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does SHINE mean?: to emit light
How do you use SHINE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They shine."
How many points is SHINE worth in Scrabble?: SHINE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHINE?: SHINE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SHINE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ASHINE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.