With SHU
3 words · highest scoring is shutdown at 15 points
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About 8 Letter Words With SHU
There are 3 eight letter words containing SHU in our dictionary. The highest scoring is shutdown at 15 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 3 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — SHUTDOWN, SHUTTERS, SHUTTING 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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8 Letter Words With SHU at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words With SHU
- shutdown15
- shutting12
- shutters11
Common 8 Letter Words With SHU
- shutdown15
- shutters11
- shutting12
8 Letter Words With SHU Defined
- shutdownNoun · 15 points
- a closure of a factory or system, typically a temporary closure due to a fault or for maintenance
- shuttersNoun · 11 points
- each of a pair of hinged panels fixed inside or outside a window that can be closed for security or privacy or to keep out the light
- shuttingVerb · 12 points
- move (something) into position so as to block an opening; close
8 Letter Words With SHU: Questions
How many eight letter words containing SHU are there?
There are 3 eight letter words containing SHU in our dictionary, and 3 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words containing SHU?
SHUTDOWN is the highest scoring option at 15 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words containing SHU?
SHUTDOWN, SHUTTERS, SHUTTING are among the most familiar eight letter words containing SHU. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words containing 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.