How many points is SHWA worth in Scrabble?

SHWA is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHWA?

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

Can you add a letter to SHWA?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SHWA

10 pts

SHWA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. SHWA is a noun form of schwa. SCHWA means "vowel representing the sound in unstressed syllables".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SHWA is a noun form of schwa. SCHWA means "vowel representing the sound in unstressed syllables".

In a sentence: "The shwa is noted."

Share SHWA

Check the Scrabble meaning of SHWA. It scores 10 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

SCHWA13 pts

Back hooks

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

SHWAS11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 10

SHWA Scrabble FAQ

Is SHWA a Scrabble word?: SHWA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does SHWA mean?: SHWA is a noun form of schwa. SCHWA means "vowel representing the sound in unstressed syllables".
How do you use SHWA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The shwa is noted."
How many points is SHWA worth in Scrabble?: SHWA is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHWA?: SHWA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SHWA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHWAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.