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01 Word definition

shocking

8 letters · 2 vowels · 6 consonants

Is SHOCKING a word?

Yes. SHOCKING is a 8-letter adjective. glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell SHOCKING?

S-H-O-C-K-I-N-G

SHOCKING contains 8 letters, begins with S, and ends with G.

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Meaning and definition

1adjective

  1. glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism

    “lurid details of the accident”

2adjective

  1. giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation

    “scandalous behavior”
Synonyms
luriddisgracefulscandalousshameful
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score18points
Words With Friends20points
Word length8letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is SHOCKING spelled?

S1H2O3C4K5I6N7G8
Starts withSHOFirst 3 letters
Ends withINGLast 3 letters
Unique letters8No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 6Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →8-letter words →Words starting with SHO →Words ending in ING →Words made from SHOCKING →Words with C →Words with G →Words with H →Words with I →

03 Word-game status

Can you play SHOCKING?

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Base tile value: 18 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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Base tile value: 20 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.

04 Related words

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FAQ Quick answers

About SHOCKING.

How do you spell SHOCKING?

SHOCKING is spelled S-H-O-C-K-I-N-G. It contains 8 letters.