SHOPS
5-letter word
SHOPS is a valid Scrabble word
Is SHOPS Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ⚠️ Maybe | Valid 5-letter word, not in answer list |
| Quordle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ✅ Yes | 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 | ✅ Yes | 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 SHOPS Mean?
A valid English word in the word list.
SHOPS Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place H or P on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
SHOPS — Word Stats
Is SHOPS Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — SHOPS scores 10 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 10 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 10 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 10 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 10 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in SHOPS are H (4 pts), P (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is SHOPS Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — SHOPS scores 10 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why SHOPS scores 10 pts in WWF vs 10 pts in Scrabble.
Is SHOPS a Wordle Word?
⚠️ SHOPS is a valid 5-letter word but is not in the official Wordle answer list.
It may be accepted as a guess but will not be a daily answer.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
Is SHOPS Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — SHOPS 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 ✅
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for SHOPS:
S________SS___S Is SHOPS Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — SHOPS 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
Words You Can Make From SHOPS
Shorter words hidden in SHOPS's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
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These words use the exact same letters as SHOPS:
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Frequently Asked Questions About SHOPS
Is SHOPS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. SHOPS is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is SHOPS in Scrabble?
SHOPS scores 10 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 10 points.
Is SHOPS valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. SHOPS is a valid Words With Friends word worth 10 points.
What does SHOPS mean?
SHOPS: A valid English word in the word list.
Can SHOPS be used in Wordle?
SHOPS is a valid 5-letter word that can be used as a Wordle guess, but it is not in the official answer list.
What words can you make from SHOPS's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from SHOPS's letters. Short words like HO, HP, HS can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does SHOPS have any anagrams?
Yes — SHOPS's letters can also spell: PHOSS, SOPHS, SPOSH.
Is SHOPS in the dictionary?
Yes. SHOPS appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.