SHIPWORM
8-letter word
SHIPWORM is a valid Scrabble word
Is SHIPWORM Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 18 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 18 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 19 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 18 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — SHIPWORM has 8 |
| 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 SHIPWORM Mean?
wormlike marine bivalve that bores into wooden piers and ships by means of drill-like shells
SHIPWORM Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place H or P or W or M on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
SHIPWORM — Word Stats
Is SHIPWORM Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — SHIPWORM scores 18 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 18 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 18 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 19 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 18 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in SHIPWORM are H (4 pts), P (3 pts), W (4 pts), M (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is SHIPWORM Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — SHIPWORM scores 19 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why SHIPWORM scores 19 pts in WWF vs 18 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 8+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is SHIPWORM a Wordle Word?
❌ No — SHIPWORM cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. SHIPWORM has 8 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 SHIPWORM's letters: HOPIS · HORIM · MORPH · OPHIR · OPHIS · PRIMO
Is SHIPWORM Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — SHIPWORM 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 SHIPWORM:
S______________MS______M Is SHIPWORM Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — SHIPWORM 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 8-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within SHIPWORM's letters.
Words You Can Make From SHIPWORM
Shorter words hidden in SHIPWORM's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
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These words use the exact same letters as SHIPWORM:
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Frequently Asked Questions About SHIPWORM
Is SHIPWORM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. SHIPWORM is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is SHIPWORM in Scrabble?
SHIPWORM scores 18 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 19 points.
Is SHIPWORM valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. SHIPWORM is a valid Words With Friends word worth 19 points.
What does SHIPWORM mean?
SHIPWORM: wormlike marine bivalve that bores into wooden piers and ships by means of drill-like shells
Can SHIPWORM be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. SHIPWORM has 8 letters.
What words can you make from SHIPWORM's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from SHIPWORM's letters. Short words like HI, HM, HO can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does SHIPWORM have any anagrams?
Yes — SHIPWORM's letters can also spell: WORMSHIP.
Is SHIPWORM in the dictionary?
Yes. SHIPWORM appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.