01 Word definition

shadow

6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants

Is SHADOW a word?

Yes. SHADOW is a 6-letter noun. shade within clear boundaries Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell SHADOW?

S-H-A-D-O-W

SHADOW contains 6 letters, begins with S, and ends with W.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. shade within clear boundaries

2noun

  1. an unilluminated area

    “he moved off into the darkness”
Synonyms
darknessdark
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score13points
Words With Friends12points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is SHADOW spelled?

S1H2A3D4O5W6
Starts withSHAFirst 3 letters
Ends withDOWLast 3 letters
Unique letters6No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

Can you play SHADOW?

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Base tile value: 13 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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FAQ Quick answers

About SHADOW.

How do you spell SHADOW?

SHADOW is spelled S-H-A-D-O-W. It contains 6 letters.