Starting With SHU
4 words · highest scoring is shuck at 14 points
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About 5 Letter Words Starting With SHU
There are 4 five letter words starting with SHU in our dictionary. The highest scoring is shuck at 14 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 4 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — SHUCK, SHUNT, SHUSH among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
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5 Letter Words Starting With SHU at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words Starting With SHU
- shuck14
- shush11
- shunt8
- shuts8
Common 5 Letter Words Starting With SHU
- shuck14
- shunt8
- shush11
- shuts8
5 Letter Words Starting With SHU by Last Letter
5 Letter Words Starting With SHU Defined
- shuckNoun · 14 points
- an outer covering such as a husk or pod, especially the husk of an ear of maize
- shuntVerb · 8 points
- push or pull (a train or part of a train) from the main line to a siding or from one line of rails to another
- shushInterjection · 11 points
- be quiet
- shutsVerb · 8 points
- move (something) into position so as to block an opening; close
5 Letter Words Starting With SHU: Questions
How many five letter words starting with SHU are there?
There are 4 five letter words starting with SHU in our dictionary, and 4 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words starting with SHU?
SHUCK is the highest scoring option at 14 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words starting with SHU?
SHUCK, SHUNT, SHUSH are among the most familiar five letter words starting with SHU. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words starting with SHU valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.