11 Words Starting With SHAW
The prefix SHAW appears in 11 words, from 4-letter words up to 8 letters. The biggest cluster is 5-letter words with 4 entries. Average word length: 5.8 letters.
S is the undisputed champion of starting letters. The prefixes sub-, super-, self-, and semi- plus the sheer volume of native English S-words push the count past 19,000.
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that start with SHAW: SHAWLING (15 pts), SHAWING (14 pts), SHAWLED (14 pts), SHAWMS (14 pts), SHAWED (13 pts). The shortest is SHAW (4 letters) and the longest is SHAWLING (8 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in SOUND.
Notable words: SHAW — to show [v].; SHAWL — to wrap the shoulders in a covering [v].; SHAWED — to show [v].; SHAWING — to show [v]. Browse words starting with CHRON for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with SHAW?
SHAWLING scores 15 points. Runner-up: SHAWING at 14 points. See words ending in QAT for more high-value options.
How many words start with SHAW?
Our dictionary has 11 words that start with SHAW. They range from 4 to 8 letters, with 5-letter words being the most common (4).
What is the shortest word that starts with SHAW?
SHAW at just 4 letters. It means: to show [v].