How many points is SHALE worth in Scrabble?

SHALE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHALE?

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

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHALED, SHALES, SHALEY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

8 pts

SHALE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. SHALE means "a fissile rock".

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a fissile rock

Check the Scrabble meaning of SHALE. It scores 8 points.

Add one letter after SHALE. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

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

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Is SHALE a Scrabble word?: SHALE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
How many points is SHALE worth in Scrabble?: SHALE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHALE?: SHALE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SHALE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHALED, SHALES, SHALEY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.