How many points is SHONEN worth in Scrabble?

SHONEN is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHONEN?

SHONEN is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to SHONEN?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SHONEN

9 pts

SHONEN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. SHONEN means "anime or manga featuring a male teenager as the protagonist".

Meaning & examples

noun

A style of Japanese animation and comics aimed at a younger male audience.

adjective

Being in the style of shonen comics or animation.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

anime or manga featuring a male teenager as the protagonist

In a sentence: "The shonen is noted."

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

Back hooks

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

SHONENS10 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 9

SHONEN Scrabble FAQ

Is SHONEN a Scrabble word?: SHONEN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does SHONEN mean?: anime or manga featuring a male teenager as the protagonist
How do you use SHONEN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The shonen is noted."
How many points is SHONEN worth in Scrabble?: SHONEN is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHONEN?: SHONEN is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SHONEN?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHONENS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.