How many points is SHEEPSHANK worth in Scrabble?

SHEEPSHANK is worth 22 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHEEPSHANK?

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

Can you add a letter to SHEEPSHANK?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SHEEPSHANK

22 pts

SHEEPSHANK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 22 points. SHEEPSHANK means "a hitch by which a rope may be temporarily shortened".

Meaning & examples

/ˈʃiːpʃæŋk/

Pronunciation: /ˈʃiːpʃæŋk/

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noun

A type of knot which is useful for shortening a rope or taking up slack without cutting it.

verb

To shorten (a rope) using a sheepshank knot.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a hitch by which a rope may be temporarily shortened

In a sentence: "The sheepshank is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of SHEEPSHANK. It scores 22 points.

Back hooks

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

SHEEPSHANKS23 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 22

SHEEPSHANK Scrabble FAQ

Is SHEEPSHANK a Scrabble word?: SHEEPSHANK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 22 points.
What does SHEEPSHANK mean?: a hitch by which a rope may be temporarily shortened
How do you use SHEEPSHANK in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The sheepshank is noted."
How many points is SHEEPSHANK worth in Scrabble?: SHEEPSHANK is worth 22 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHEEPSHANK?: SHEEPSHANK is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SHEEPSHANK?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHEEPSHANKS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.