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01 Word definition

shrew

5 letters · 1 vowel · 4 consonants

Is SHREW a word?

Yes. SHREW is a 5-letter noun. a scolding nagging bad-tempered woman Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell SHREW?

S-H-R-E-W

SHREW contains 5 letters, begins with S, and ends with W.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a scolding nagging bad-tempered woman

2noun

  1. small mouselike mammal with a long snout; related to moles

Synonyms
termagantshrewmouse
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score11points
Words With Friends10points
Word length5letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is SHREW spelled?

S1H2R3E4W5
Starts withSHRFirst 3 letters
Ends withREWLast 3 letters
Unique letters5No repeated letters
Vowel balance1 / 4Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →5-letter words →Words starting with SHR →Words ending in REW →Words made from SHREW →Words with E →Words with H →Words with R →Words with S →

03 Word-game status

Can you play SHREW?

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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: 10 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.

04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

wersh11 pts

05 Related words

More words to explore.

shred9 ptsshrow11 ptsscrew10 ptssheel8 ptssheen8 ptssheep10 ptssheer8 ptssheet8 ptsshied9 ptsshiel8 ptsshier8 ptsshies8 pts

FAQ Quick answers

About SHREW.

How do you spell SHREW?

SHREW is spelled S-H-R-E-W. It contains 5 letters.