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Shanty

Yes, shanty is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does shanty mean?

noun

  1. small crude shelter used as a dwelling
  2. a rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for shanty

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants1 / 5
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of shanty

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters SHANTY.

Words you can make from shanty

Unscramble SHANTY for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is shanty a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Shanty 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 shanty worth in Scrabble?

Shanty is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does shanty mean?

Shanty means: small crude shelter used as a dwelling.