1noun
a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
01 Word definition
shaft
5 letters · 1 vowel · 4 consonants
Is SHAFT a word?
Yes. SHAFT is a 5-letter noun. a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
S-H-A-F-THow do you spell SHAFT?
SHAFT contains 5 letters, begins with S, and ends with T.
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2noun
an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
“his parting shot was ‘drop dead’”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗shotslamdigbarbjibegibe
02 Letter breakdown
How is SHAFT spelled?
S1H2A3F4T5
03 Word-game status
Can you play SHAFT?
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Scrabble
Base tile value: 11 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About SHAFT.
How do you spell SHAFT?
SHAFT is spelled S-H-A-F-T. It contains 5 letters.