What does SHADOW mean?
- Pronunciation
- /ˈʃæˌdoʊ/
- Letters
- 6
- Scrabble score
- 13
- Words With Friends score
- 12
- How common
- Common
Meaning
noun
- shade within clear boundaries
- an unilluminated area“he moved off into the darkness”
- something existing in perception only“a ghostly apparition at midnight”
- a premonition of something adverse“a shadow over his happiness”
- an indication that something has been present“there wasn't a trace of evidence for the claim”
- refuge from danger or observation“he felt secure in his father's shadow”
- a dominating and pervasive presence“he received little recognition working in the shadow of his father”
- a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
shadows14
Anagrams of SHADOW
No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.
Words inside SHADOW
59 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
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Questions
Is SHADOW a valid word in word games?
SHADOW is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is SHADOW worth?
SHADOW is worth 13 points with Scrabble letter values and 12 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from SHADOW?
59 other words, including WAS, AS, SO and HAS.