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Shift

Yes, shift is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 11 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does shift mean?

noun

  1. an event in which something is displaced without rotation
  2. a qualitative change
  3. the time period during which you are at work

verb

  1. make a shift in or exchange of First Joe led; then we switched
  2. change place or direction Shift one's position
  3. move around transfer the packet from his trouser pockets to a pocket in his jacket

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for shift

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants1 / 4
Scrabble points11
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of shift

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters SHIFT.

Words you can make from shift

Unscramble SHIFT for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is shift a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Shift 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 shift worth in Scrabble?

Shift is worth 11 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does shift mean?

Shift means: an event in which something is displaced without rotation.

Could shift be a Wordle answer?

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