What does SHELL mean?

Pronunciation
/ʃɛl/
Letters
5
Scrabble score
8
Words With Friends score
9
How common
Common

Meaning

noun

  1. ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
  2. the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals
  3. hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles
  4. the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts
  5. the exterior covering of a bird's egg
  6. a rigid covering that envelops an object“the satellite is covered with a smooth shell of ice”
  7. a very light narrow racing boat
  8. the housing or outer covering of something“the clock has a walnut case”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

shells9

Anagrams of SHELL

hells8

Words inside SHELL

13 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

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Word lists

Questions

Is SHELL a valid word in word games?

SHELL 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 SHELL worth?

SHELL is worth 8 points with Scrabble letter values and 9 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from SHELL?

13 other words, including HE, SHE, HELL and SELL.