1noun
someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information and assist in criminal investigations
01 Word definition
shamus
6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants
Is SHAMUS a word?
Yes. SHAMUS is a 6-letter noun. someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information and assist in criminal investigations Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
S-H-A-M-U-SHow do you spell SHAMUS?
SHAMUS contains 6 letters, begins with S, and ends with S.
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Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗private detectivePIprivate eyeprivate investigatoroperativesherlock
02 Letter breakdown
How is SHAMUS spelled?
S1H2A3M4U5S6
03 Word-game status
Can you play SHAMUS?
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This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 11 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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Base tile value: 12 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.
04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About SHAMUS.
How do you spell SHAMUS?
SHAMUS is spelled S-H-A-M-U-S. It contains 6 letters.