How many points is SHANGHAIS worth in Scrabble?

SHANGHAIS is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHANGHAIS?

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

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SHANGHAIS

16 pts

SHANGHAIS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. SHANGHAIS 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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Definition and meaning

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

In a sentence: "They shanghais."

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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 SHANGHAIS, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 16

SHANGHAIS Scrabble FAQ

Is SHANGHAIS a Scrabble word?: SHANGHAIS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does SHANGHAIS mean?: SHANGHAIS is a verb form of shanghai. SHANGHAI means "force or trick (someone) into doing something".
How do you use SHANGHAIS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They shanghais."
How many points is SHANGHAIS worth in Scrabble?: SHANGHAIS is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHANGHAIS?: SHANGHAIS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).