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Shoot

Yes, shoot is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does shoot mean?

noun

  1. a new branch
  2. the act of shooting at targets they hold a shoot every weekend during the summer

verb

  1. hit with a missile from a weapon
  2. kill by firing a missile
  3. fire a shot the gunman blasted away

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for shoot

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants2 / 3
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of shoot

Words you can make from shoot

Unscramble SHOOT for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is shoot a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Shoot 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 shoot worth in Scrabble?

Shoot is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does shoot mean?

Shoot means: a new branch.

Could shoot be a Wordle answer?

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