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Shelter

Yes, shelter is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble.

What does shelter mean?

noun

  1. a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
  2. protective covering that provides protection from the weather
  3. the condition of being protected they were huddled together for protection

verb

  1. provide shelter for After the earthquake, the government could not provide shelter for the thousands of homeless people
  2. invest (money) so that it is not taxable

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for shelter

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants2 / 5
Scrabble points10
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of shelter

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters SHELTER.

Words you can make from shelter

Unscramble SHELTER for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is shelter a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Shelter 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 shelter worth in Scrabble?

Shelter is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does shelter mean?

Shelter means: a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger.