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SHOULD

10 pts

SHOULD is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. SHOULD is a verb form of shall. SHALL means "to inevitably (used as an auxiliary)".

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verb

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Definition and meaning

SHOULD is a verb form of shall. SHALL means "to inevitably (used as an auxiliary)".

In a sentence: "They should."

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Letter Values

S1
H4
O1
U1
L1
D2
= 10

SHOULD Scrabble FAQ

Is SHOULD a Scrabble word?
SHOULD is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does SHOULD mean?
SHOULD is a verb form of shall. SHALL means "to inevitably (used as an auxiliary)".
How do you use SHOULD in a sentence?
In a sentence: "They should."
How many points is SHOULD worth in Scrabble?
SHOULD is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHOULD?
SHOULD is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SHOULD?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHOULDA. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.