1noun
a support that consists of a horizontal surface for holding objects
01 Word definition
shelf
5 letters · 1 vowel · 4 consonants
Is SHELF a word?
Yes. SHELF is a 5-letter noun. a support that consists of a horizontal surface for holding objects Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
S-H-E-L-FHow do you spell SHELF?
SHELF contains 5 letters, begins with S, and ends with F.
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2noun
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗ledge
02 Letter breakdown
How is SHELF spelled?
S1H2E3L4F5
03 Word-game status
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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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04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About SHELF.
How do you spell SHELF?
SHELF is spelled S-H-E-L-F. It contains 5 letters.