SHIRE
/ʃaɪə(ɹ)/
5-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 7 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of SHIRE
noun
- Physical area administered by a sheriff.
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Former administrative area of Britain; a county.
"Yorkshire is the largest shire in England."
verb
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To (re)constitute as one or more shires or counties.
"County Longford was shired in 1586"
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Anagrams of SHIRE
heirs8
hires8
shier8
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About the word SHIRE
Is "SHIRE" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "SHIRE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "SHIRE" worth?
In Scrabble, "SHIRE" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 7 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.
What does "SHIRE" mean?
Physical area administered by a sheriff.
What are the anagrams of "SHIRE"?
3 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as SHIRE: HEIRS, HIRES, SHIER.