How many points is SHELVE worth in Scrabble?

SHELVE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHELVE?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

12 pts

SHELVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. SHELVE means "put aside or postpone".

/ʃɛlv/

Pronunciation

To place on a shelf.
Example: The library needs volunteers to help shelve books.
To set aside; to quit or postpone.
Example: They shelved the entire project when they heard how much it would cost.
To furnish with shelves.
Example: to shelve a closet or a library

Synonyms: coitize, go to bed with, sleep with, pigeonhole, table

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

put aside or postpone

In a sentence: "They shelve."

Check the Scrabble meaning of SHELVE. It scores 12 points.

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

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

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Is SHELVE a Scrabble word?: SHELVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does SHELVE mean?: put aside or postpone
How do you use SHELVE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They shelve."
How many points is SHELVE worth in Scrabble?: SHELVE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHELVE?: SHELVE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SHELVE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHELVED, SHELVER, SHELVES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.