9-Letter Words Starting With SHAFT
- 2 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
All 9-Letter Words Starting With SHAFT 2 words
How common is SHAFT at the start of nine-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 2 nine-letter words that start with SHAFT. They average 15.5 points and the best is SHAFTINGS (16 points).
- Total words
- 2
- Average Scrabble score
- 15.5
- out of 16 max
- Everyday words
- 0%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- S
- 100% of words
Most common last letters
- s 100%
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring nine-letter word that starts with SHAFT
s 1h 4a 1f 4t 1i 1n 1g 2s 1
S 1 + H 4 + A 1 + F 4 + T 1 + I 1 + N 1 + G 2 + S 1 = 16 points
- Double word
- 32 pts
- Triple word
- 48 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
shaftings
No dictionary definition on file. This is a valid game word that standard dictionaries rarely cover.
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9-Letter Words Starting With SHAFT FAQ
How many nine-letter words that start with SHAFT are there?
There are 2 nine-letter words that start with SHAFT 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 nine-letter word that starts with SHAFT?
SHAFTINGS is worth 16 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are SHAFTLESS (15).
Which rare nine-letter words that start with SHAFT score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include SHAFTINGS (16), SHAFTLESS (15). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.