Shellac
Yes, shellac is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
What does shellac mean?
noun
- lac purified by heating and filtering; usually in thin orange or yellow flakes but sometimes bleached white
- a thin varnish made by dissolving lac in ethanol; used to finish wood
verb
- cover with shellac
She wanted to shellac the desk to protect it from water spots
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for shellac
Word facts
| Letters | 7 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 5 |
| Scrabble points | 12 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of shellac
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters SHELLAC.
Words you can make from shellac
Frequently asked questions
Is shellac a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Shellac 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 shellac worth in Scrabble?
Shellac is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does shellac mean?
Shellac means: lac purified by heating and filtering; usually in thin orange or yellow flakes but sometimes bleached white.