SHAKING
7-letter word
SHAKING is a valid Scrabble word
Is SHAKING Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 15 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 15 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 16 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 15 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — SHAKING has 7 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does SHAKING Mean?
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
SHAKING Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place H or K on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
SHAKING — Word Stats
Is SHAKING Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — SHAKING scores 15 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 15 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 15 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 16 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 15 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in SHAKING are H (4 pts), K (5 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is SHAKING Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — SHAKING scores 16 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why SHAKING scores 16 pts in WWF vs 15 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 7+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is SHAKING a Wordle Word?
❌ No — SHAKING cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. SHAKING has 7 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from SHAKING's letters: AKING · ANIGH · ANKHS · GAINS · GHAIN · GINKS
Is SHAKING Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — SHAKING is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for SHAKING:
S____________GS_____G Is SHAKING Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — SHAKING is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Finding a 7-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within SHAKING's letters.
Words You Can Make From SHAKING
Shorter words hidden in SHAKING's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within SHAKING →Anagrams of SHAKING
No perfect anagrams exist for SHAKING — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About SHAKING
Is SHAKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. SHAKING is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is SHAKING in Scrabble?
SHAKING scores 15 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 16 points.
Is SHAKING valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. SHAKING is a valid Words With Friends word worth 16 points.
What does SHAKING mean?
SHAKING: the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
Can SHAKING be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. SHAKING has 7 letters.
What words can you make from SHAKING's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from SHAKING's letters. Short words like AG, AH, AI can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does SHAKING have any anagrams?
No. SHAKING has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is SHAKING in the dictionary?
Yes. SHAKING appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.