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Shark

Yes, shark is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does shark mean?

noun

  1. any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales
  2. a person who is ruthless and greedy and dishonest
  3. a person who is unusually skilled in certain ways a card shark

verb

  1. play the shark; act with trickery
  2. hunt shark

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants1 / 4
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of shark

  • harks

Words you can make from shark

Unscramble SHARK for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is shark a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Shark 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 shark worth in Scrabble?

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

What does shark mean?

Shark means: any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales.

Could shark be a Wordle answer?

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