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Shale

Yes, shale is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does shale mean?

noun

  1. a sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants2 / 3
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of shale

  • leash
  • heals
  • hales
  • selah
  • sheal

Words you can make from shale

Unscramble SHALE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is shale a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Shale 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 shale worth in Scrabble?

Shale is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does shale mean?

Shale means: a sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay.

Could shale be a Wordle answer?

Shale is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.