5-Letter Words Starting With SHR
- 6 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
Popular 5-Letter Words Starting With SHR
The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.
All 5-Letter Words Starting With SHR 6 words
How common is SHR at the start of five-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 6 five-letter words that start with SHR. They average 9.7 points and the best is SHREW (11 points).
- Total words
- 6
- Average Scrabble score
- 9.7
- out of 11 max
- Everyday words
- 67%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- W
- 33.3% of words
Most common last letters
- w 33.3%
- b 16.7%
- d 16.7%
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring five-letter word that starts with SHR
s 1h 4r 1e 1w 4
S 1 + H 4 + R 1 + E 1 + W 4 = 11 points
- Double word
- 22 pts
- Triple word
- 33 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
shrew
- nouna scolding nagging bad-tempered woman
- nounsmall mouselike mammal with a long snout; related to moles
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How many five-letter words that start with SHR are there?
There are 6 five-letter words that start with SHR in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.
What is the highest-scoring five-letter word that starts with SHR?
SHREW is worth 11 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are SHROW (11), SHRUB (10), SHRED (9).
What are some common five-letter words that start with SHR?
Everyday examples include SHRUB, SHRUG, SHREW, SHRED. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.
Which rare five-letter words that start with SHR score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include SHROW (11), SHRIS (8). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.