Shade
Yes, shade is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 9 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.
What does shade mean?
noun
- relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
it is much cooler in the shade
- a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
after several trials he mixed the shade of pink that she wanted
- protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight
they used umbrellas as shades
verb
- cast a shadow over
- represent the effect of shade or shadow on
- protect from light, heat, or view
Shade your eyes when you step out into the bright sunlight
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for shade
Word facts
| Letters | 5 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 3 |
| Scrabble points | 9 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
| Likely Wordle answer | Yes |
Anagrams of shade
- heads
- hades
- ashed
- deash
- sadhe
Words you can make from shade
Frequently asked questions
Is shade a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Shade is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is shade worth in Scrabble?
Shade is worth 9 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does shade mean?
Shade means: relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body.
Could shade be a Wordle answer?
Shade is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.