Shortage
Yes, shortage is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
What does shortage mean?
noun
- the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required
new blood vessels bud out from the already dilated vascular bed to make up the nutritional deficit
- an acute insufficiency
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for shortage
Word facts
| Letters | 8 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 3 / 5 |
| Scrabble points | 12 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of shortage
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters SHORTAGE.
Words you can make from shortage
Frequently asked questions
Is shortage a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Shortage 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 shortage worth in Scrabble?
Shortage is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does shortage mean?
Shortage means: the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required.