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Shocking

Yes, shocking is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 18 points in Scrabble.

What does shocking mean?

adjective

  1. glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism lurid details of the accident
  2. giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation scandalous behavior

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for shocking

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants2 / 6
Scrabble points18
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of shocking

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters SHOCKING.

Words you can make from shocking

Unscramble SHOCKING for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is shocking a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Shocking 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 shocking worth in Scrabble?

Shocking is worth 18 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does shocking mean?

Shocking means: glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism.