How many points is SHELTA worth in Scrabble?

SHELTA is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHELTA?

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

Can you add a letter to SHELTA?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SHELTA

9 pts

SHELTA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. SHELTA means "secret language used by some travelling people in Britain and Ireland".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

secret language used by some travelling people in Britain and Ireland

Share SHELTA

Check the Scrabble meaning of SHELTA. It scores 9 points.

Back hooks

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

SHELTAS10 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 9

SHELTA Scrabble FAQ

Is SHELTA a Scrabble word?: SHELTA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
How many points is SHELTA worth in Scrabble?: SHELTA is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHELTA?: SHELTA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SHELTA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHELTAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.