SHIVS

5-letter word · 11 Scrabble points · 11 Words With Friends points

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H 4
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Meaning of SHIVS

noun
  1. A knife, especially a makeshift one fashioned from something not normally used as a weapon (like a plastic spoon or a toothbrush).
  2. A particular woody by-product of processing flax or hemp.
verb
  1. To stab someone with a shiv.
  2. (by extension) To stab someone with anything not normally used as a stabbing weapon.
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About the word SHIVS

Is "SHIVS" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "SHIVS" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "SHIVS" worth?

In Scrabble, "SHIVS" is worth 11 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 11 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 33.

What does "SHIVS" mean?

A knife, especially a makeshift one fashioned from something not normally used as a weapon (like a plastic spoon or a toothbrush).

Does "SHIVS" have any anagrams?

No, "SHIVS" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.