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Shanghai
s 1h 4a 1n 1g 2h 4a 1i 1
About 2 syllables
noun · verb · 8 letters · Less common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does shanghai mean?
noun
the largest city of China; located in the east on the Pacific; one of the largest ports in the world
verb
take (someone) against his will for compulsory service, especially on board a ship
“The men were shanghaied after being drugged”
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Is SHANGHAI 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) | No |
How many points is SHANGHAI worth?
Scrabble
15 ptsWords With Friends
15 ptsWordfeud
16 ptsNYT Crossplay
15 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in SHANGHAI
Hooks for SHANGHAI
Add one letter to the front or back of SHANGHAI to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Shanghai: quick answers
Is SHANGHAI a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. SHANGHAI is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 15 points before board bonuses.
How many points is SHANGHAI worth?
SHANGHAI scores 15 points in Scrabble, 15 in Words With Friends, 16 in Wordfeud and 15 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does shanghai mean?
As a noun, shanghai means “the largest city of China”. It has 2 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in SHANGHAI?
You can make 125 shorter words from SHANGHAI, such as HASHING, AHIGH, HIGHS, HAHAS. See the full list.