How many points is SHANGHAI worth in Scrabble?

SHANGHAI is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHANGHAI?

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

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHANGHAIS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

15 pts

SHANGHAI is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. SHANGHAI means "force or trick (someone) into doing something".

/ˌʃæŋˈhaɪ/

Pronunciation

To force or trick (someone) into joining a ship as part of the crew.
To abduct or coerce.
To trick (a person) into entering a jurisdiction where they can lawfully be arrested.

Synonyms: press-gang

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

force or trick (someone) into doing something

In a sentence: "They shanghai."

Check the Scrabble meaning of SHANGHAI. It scores 15 points.

Add one letter after SHANGHAI. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

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Is SHANGHAI a Scrabble word?: SHANGHAI is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does SHANGHAI mean?: force or trick (someone) into doing something
How do you use SHANGHAI in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They shanghai."
How many points is SHANGHAI worth in Scrabble?: SHANGHAI is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHANGHAI?: SHANGHAI is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SHANGHAI?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHANGHAIS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.