How many points is SHOVEL worth in Scrabble?

SHOVEL is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHOVEL?

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

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SHOVEL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. SHOVEL means "to take up with a digging implement".

/ˈʃʌvəl/

Pronunciation: /ˈʃʌvəl/

A hand tool with a handle, used for moving portions of material such as earth, snow, and grain from one place to another, with some forms also used for digging. Not to be confused with a spade, which is designed solely for small-scale digging and incidental tasks such as chopping of small roots.
A spade.

To move materials with a shovel.
Example: After the blizzard, we shoveled the driveway for the next two days.
To move with a shoveling motion.
Example: Already late for work, I shovelled breakfast into my mouth as fast as possible.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to take up with a digging implement

In a sentence: "They shovel."

Check the Scrabble meaning of SHOVEL. It scores 12 points.

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

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Is SHOVEL a Scrabble word?: SHOVEL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does SHOVEL mean?: to take up with a digging implement
How do you use SHOVEL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They shovel."
How many points is SHOVEL worth in Scrabble?: SHOVEL is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHOVEL?: SHOVEL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).