SHAMEFACE
9-letter word
SHAMEFACE is a valid Scrabble word
Is SHAMEFACE Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 19 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 19 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 20 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 19 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — SHAMEFACE has 9 |
| 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 SHAMEFACE Mean?
A valid English word in the word list.
SHAMEFACE Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place H or M or F or C on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
SHAMEFACE — Word Stats
Is SHAMEFACE Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — SHAMEFACE scores 19 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 19 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 19 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 20 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 19 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in SHAMEFACE are H (4 pts), M (3 pts), F (4 pts), C (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is SHAMEFACE Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — SHAMEFACE scores 20 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why SHAMEFACE scores 20 pts in WWF vs 19 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 9+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is SHAMEFACE a Wordle Word?
❌ No — SHAMEFACE cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. SHAMEFACE has 9 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 SHAMEFACE's letters: ACHES · ACMES · AFACE · AHEMS · AMAHS · CAFES
Is SHAMEFACE Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — SHAMEFACE 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 SHAMEFACE:
S________________ES_______E Is SHAMEFACE Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — SHAMEFACE 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 9-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within SHAMEFACE's letters.
Words You Can Make From SHAMEFACE
Shorter words hidden in SHAMEFACE's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within SHAMEFACE →Anagrams of SHAMEFACE
No perfect anagrams exist for SHAMEFACE — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About SHAMEFACE
Is SHAMEFACE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. SHAMEFACE is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is SHAMEFACE in Scrabble?
SHAMEFACE scores 19 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 20 points.
Is SHAMEFACE valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. SHAMEFACE is a valid Words With Friends word worth 20 points.
What does SHAMEFACE mean?
SHAMEFACE: A valid English word in the word list.
Can SHAMEFACE be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. SHAMEFACE has 9 letters.
What words can you make from SHAMEFACE's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from SHAMEFACE's letters. Short words like AA, AC, AE can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does SHAMEFACE have any anagrams?
No. SHAMEFACE has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is SHAMEFACE in the dictionary?
Yes. SHAMEFACE appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.