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Shanghai

Yes, shanghai is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 15 points in Scrabble.

What does shanghai mean?

verb

  1. take (someone) against his will for compulsory service, especially on board a ship The men were shanghaied after being drugged

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for shanghai

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants3 / 5
Scrabble points15
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of shanghai

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters SHANGHAI.

Words you can make from shanghai

Unscramble SHANGHAI for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is shanghai a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Shanghai 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 shanghai worth in Scrabble?

Shanghai is worth 15 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does shanghai mean?

Shanghai means: take (someone) against his will for compulsory service, especially on board a ship.