31 Words Starting With SHOE
The prefix SHOE appears in 31 words, from 4-letter words up to 11 letters. The biggest cluster is 9-letter words with 9 entries. Average word length: 8.2 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 SHOE: SHOEBLACKS (21 pts), SHOEBOXES (21 pts), SHOEBLACK (20 pts), SHOEPACKS (20 pts), SHOEBOX (19 pts). The shortest is SHOE (4 letters) and the longest is SHOEHORNING (11 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in BE.
Notable words: SHOE — to equip with a covering for the foot [v, n].; SHOED — to provide with a covering for the foot [v].; SHOERS — one who shoes horses [n].; SHOEBOX — an oblong box for holding a pair of shoes [n]. Browse words starting with DEV for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with SHOE?
SHOEBLACKS scores 21 points. Runner-up: SHOEBOXES at 21 points. See words ending in CONE for more high-value options.
How many words start with SHOE?
Our dictionary has 31 words that start with SHOE. They range from 4 to 11 letters, with 9-letter words being the most common (9).
What is the shortest word that starts with SHOE?
SHOE at just 4 letters. It means: to equip with a covering for the foot [v, n].