Short
Yes, short 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 short mean?
noun
- the location on a baseball field where the shortstop is stationed
- accidental contact between two points in an electric circuit that have a potential difference
- the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed between second and third base
verb
- cheat someone by not returning him enough money
- create a short circuit in
adjective
- primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
a short life
- (primarily spatial sense) having little length or lacking in length
short skirts
- low in stature; not tall
he was short and stocky
adverb
- quickly and without warning
he stopped suddenly
- without possessing something at the time it is contractually sold
he made his fortune by selling short just before the crash
- clean across
the car's axle snapped short
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for short
Word facts
| Letters | 5 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 1 / 4 |
| Scrabble points | 8 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
| Likely Wordle answer | Yes |
Anagrams of short
Words you can make from short
Frequently asked questions
Is short a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Short 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 short worth in Scrabble?
Short is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does short mean?
Short means: the location on a baseball field where the shortstop is stationed.
Could short be a Wordle answer?
Short is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.