82 Words Starting With SHU
The prefix SHU appears in 82 words, from 4-letter words up to 14 letters. The biggest cluster is 8-letter words with 23 entries. Average word length: 8.0 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 SHU: SHUTTLECOCKING (26 pts), SHUFFLEBOARDS (25 pts), SHUTTLECOCKED (25 pts), SHUFFLEBOARD (24 pts), SHUTTLECOCKS (23 pts). The shortest is SHUL (4 letters) and the longest is SHUTTLECOCKING (14 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in LOOT.
Notable words: SHUL — a synagogue [n].; SHUCK — to take away husks or shells [v].; SHUCKS — to remove husks or shells [v].; SHUCKED — to remove husks or shells [v]. Browse words starting with W for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with SHU?
SHUTTLECOCKING scores 26 points. Runner-up: SHUFFLEBOARDS at 25 points. See words ending in LAT for more high-value options.
How many words start with SHU?
Our dictionary has 82 words that start with SHU. They range from 4 to 14 letters, with 8-letter words being the most common (23).
What is the shortest word that starts with SHU?
SHUL at just 4 letters. It means: a synagogue [n].