What does SHOCKING mean?

Pronunciation
/ˈʃɑkɪŋ/
Letters
8
Scrabble score
18
Words With Friends score
20
How common
Common

Meaning

adjective

  1. glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism“lurid details of the accident”
  2. giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation“scandalous behavior”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Anagrams of SHOCKING

No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.

Words inside SHOCKING

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

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Questions

Is SHOCKING a valid word in word games?

SHOCKING 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 SHOCKING worth?

SHOCKING is worth 18 points with Scrabble letter values and 20 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from SHOCKING?

134 other words, including IN, IS, ON and SO.