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SHORT

/ʃoːt/

5-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 7 Words With Friends points

S 1
H 4
O 1
R 1
T 1

Meaning of SHORT

noun
  1. A short circuit.
  2. A short film.
verb
  1. To cause a short circuit in (something).
  2. Of an electrical circuit, to short circuit.
adjective
  1. Having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.
  2. (of a person) Of comparatively small height.
adverb
  1. Abruptly, curtly, briefly.
    "He cut me short repeatedly in the meeting."
  2. Unawares.
    "The recent developments at work caught them short."
preposition
  1. Deficient in.
    "He's short common sense."
  2. Having a negative position in.
    "I don’t want to be short the market going into the weekend."
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Anagrams of SHORT

horst8

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About the word SHORT

Is "SHORT" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "SHORT" 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 "SHORT" worth?

In Scrabble, "SHORT" 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 "SHORT" mean?

A short circuit.

What are the anagrams of "SHORT"?

1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as SHORT: HORST.