Shakedown
Yes, shakedown is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 20 points in Scrabble.
What does shakedown mean?
noun
- initial adjustments to improve the functioning or the efficiency and to bring to a more satisfactory state
the new industry's economic shakedown
- a very thorough search of a person or a place
a shakedown by the police uncovered the drugs
- extortion of money (as by blackmail)
adjective
- intended to test a new system under operating conditions and to familiarize the operators with the system
a shakedown cruise
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Word facts
| Letters | 9 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 3 / 6 |
| Scrabble points | 20 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of shakedown
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters SHAKEDOWN.
Words you can make from shakedown
Frequently asked questions
Is shakedown a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Shakedown 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 shakedown worth in Scrabble?
Shakedown is worth 20 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does shakedown mean?
Shakedown means: initial adjustments to improve the functioning or the efficiency and to bring to a more satisfactory state.