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Shale
s 1h 4a 1l 1e 1
About 1 syllable
noun · 5 letters · Less common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : valid
What does shale mean?
noun
a sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay
Is SHALE a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | Yes |
SHALE is also on the original list of Wordle answers.
How many points is SHALE worth?
Scrabble
8 ptsWords With Friends
8 ptsWordfeud
8 ptsNYT Crossplay
8 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in SHALE
Hooks for SHALE
Add one letter to the front or back of SHALE to make another word.
Words that end like SHALE
Common words that share the ending -ALE, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
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All words ending in -ALE Shale: quick answers
Is SHALE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. SHALE is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 8 points before board bonuses.
How many points is SHALE worth?
SHALE scores 8 points in Scrabble, 8 in Words With Friends, 8 in Wordfeud and 8 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does shale mean?
As a noun, shale means “a sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay”.
What words can you make with the letters in SHALE?
You can make 44 shorter words from SHALE, such as HAES, HALE, HEAL, LAHS. See the full list.
What are the anagrams of SHALE?
SHALE rearranges into HALES, HALSE, HEALS, LEASH, SELAH, SHEAL.