Dictionary
Shives
s 1h 4i 1v 4e 1s 1
About 1 syllable
noun · 6 letters · Rare · plural of shiv
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does shives mean?
noun
a knife used as a weapon
Definitions shown for shiv, the base form of shives.
Is SHIVES 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 SHIVES worth?
Scrabble
12 ptsWords With Friends
12 ptsWordfeud
12 ptsNYT Crossplay
13 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in SHIVES
Words that end like SHIVES
Common words that share the ending -IVES, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
drivesgiveslivesdiveswivesknivesfiveshivesstrivesthrivesarrivesderivessurvivesalternativesmotivesnativesarchivesdeprivesforgivescontrivesrelativesdirectivesprimitivesconservatives
All words ending in -IVES Shives: quick answers
Is SHIVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. SHIVES is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 12 points before board bonuses.
How many points is SHIVES worth?
SHIVES scores 12 points in Scrabble, 12 in Words With Friends, 12 in Wordfeud and 13 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does shives mean?
shives is the plural of shiv, which means “a knife used as a weapon”.
What words can you make with the letters in SHIVES?
You can make 35 shorter words from SHIVES, such as HIVES, SHIVE, SHIVS, HIVE. See the full list.