Dictionary
Shwa
s 1h 4w 4a 1
About 1 syllable
noun · 4 letters · Rare
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : not valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does shwa mean?
noun
a neutral middle vowel; occurs in unstressed syllables
Synonymsschwa
Is SHWA a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | No |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is SHWA worth?
Scrabble
10 ptsWords With Friends
9 ptsWordfeud
10 ptsNYT Crossplay
10 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in SHWA
Hooks for SHWA
Add one letter to the front or back of SHWA to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Shwa: quick answers
Is SHWA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. SHWA is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 10 points before board bonuses.
How many points is SHWA worth?
SHWA scores 10 points in Scrabble, 9 in Words With Friends, 10 in Wordfeud and 10 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does shwa mean?
As a noun, shwa means “a neutral middle vowel”.
What words can you make with the letters in SHWA?
You can make 13 shorter words from SHWA, such as HAW, WHA, AHS, ASH. See the full list.
What are the anagrams of SHWA?
SHWA rearranges into HAWS, SHAW, WASH.