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Shovel

Yes, shovel is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does shovel mean?

noun

  1. a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle
  2. the quantity a shovel can hold
  3. a fire iron consisting of a small shovel used to scoop coals or ashes in a fireplace

verb

  1. dig with or as if with a shovel shovel sand

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for shovel

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants2 / 4
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of shovel

  • hovels

Words you can make from shovel

Unscramble SHOVEL for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is shovel a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Shovel 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 shovel worth in Scrabble?

Shovel is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does shovel mean?

Shovel means: a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle.