How many points is SHANGHAIED worth in Scrabble?

SHANGHAIED is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHANGHAIED?

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

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SHANGHAIED

18 pts

SHANGHAIED is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. SHANGHAIED is a verb form of shanghai. SHANGHAI means "force or trick (someone) into doing something".

Meaning & examples

verb

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

Definition and meaning

SHANGHAIED is a verb form of shanghai. SHANGHAI means "force or trick (someone) into doing something".

In a sentence: "They shanghaied."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of SHANGHAIED. It scores 18 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

SHANGHAI15 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 18

SHANGHAIED Scrabble FAQ

Is SHANGHAIED a Scrabble word?: SHANGHAIED is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does SHANGHAIED mean?: SHANGHAIED is a verb form of shanghai. SHANGHAI means "force or trick (someone) into doing something".
How do you use SHANGHAIED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They shanghaied."
How many points is SHANGHAIED worth in Scrabble?: SHANGHAIED is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHANGHAIED?: SHANGHAIED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).