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Shelve

Yes, shelve is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does shelve mean?

verb

  1. hold back to a later time let's postpone the exam
  2. place on a shelf shelve books

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for shelve

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants2 / 4
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of shelve

  • helves

Words you can make from shelve

Unscramble SHELVE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is shelve a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Shelve 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 shelve worth in Scrabble?

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

What does shelve mean?

Shelve means: hold back to a later time.