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Shell

Yes, shell 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 shell mean?

noun

  1. ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
  2. the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals
  3. hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles

verb

  1. use explosives on The enemy has been shelling us all day
  2. create by using explosives blast a passage through the mountain
  3. fall out of the pod or husk The corn shelled

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for shell

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants1 / 4
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of shell

  • hells

Words you can make from shell

Unscramble SHELL for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is shell a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Shell 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 shell worth in Scrabble?

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

What does shell mean?

Shell means: ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun.

Could shell be a Wordle answer?

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