Shepherd
Yes, shepherd is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
What does shepherd mean?
noun
- a clergyman who watches over a group of people
- a herder of sheep (on an open range); someone who keeps the sheep together in a flock
verb
- watch over like a shepherd, as a teacher of her pupils
- tend as a shepherd, as of sheep or goats
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for shepherd
Word facts
| Letters | 8 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 6 |
| Scrabble points | 17 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of shepherd
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters SHEPHERD.
Words you can make from shepherd
Frequently asked questions
Is shepherd a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Shepherd 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 shepherd worth in Scrabble?
Shepherd is worth 17 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does shepherd mean?
Shepherd means: a clergyman who watches over a group of people.