Shunt
Yes, shunt 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 shunt mean?
noun
- a passage by which a bodily fluid (especially blood) is diverted from one channel to another
an arteriovenus shunt
- a conductor having low resistance in parallel with another device to divert a fraction of the current
- implant consisting of a tube made of plastic or rubber; for draining fluids within the body
verb
- transfer to another track, of trains
- provide with or divert by means of an electrical shunt
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for shunt
Word facts
| Letters | 5 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 1 / 4 |
| Scrabble points | 8 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
| Likely Wordle answer | Yes |
Anagrams of shunt
- hunts
Words you can make from shunt
Frequently asked questions
Is shunt a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Shunt 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 shunt worth in Scrabble?
Shunt is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does shunt mean?
Shunt means: a passage by which a bodily fluid (especially blood) is diverted from one channel to another.
Could shunt be a Wordle answer?
Shunt is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.