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Shelf

Yes, shelf is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 11 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does shelf mean?

noun

  1. a support that consists of a horizontal surface for holding objects
  2. a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for shelf

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants1 / 4
Scrabble points11
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of shelf

Words you can make from shelf

  • she
  • self
  • elf
  • hes
  • sel
  • els
  • efs
  • feh
  • fehs

Unscramble SHELF for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is shelf a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Shelf 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 shelf worth in Scrabble?

Shelf is worth 11 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does shelf mean?

Shelf means: a support that consists of a horizontal surface for holding objects.

Could shelf be a Wordle answer?

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