01 Word definition

shrewd

6 letters · 1 vowel · 5 consonants

Is SHREWD a word?

Yes. SHREWD is a 6-letter adjective. marked by practical hardheaded intelligence Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell SHREWD?

S-H-R-E-W-D

SHREWD contains 6 letters, begins with S, and ends with D.

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Meaning and definition

1adjective

  1. marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

    a smart businessman

2adjective

  1. acting with a specific goal

    the most calculating and selfish men in the community
Synonyms
astutesharpcalculatingcalculativeconnivingscheming
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score13points
Words With Friends12points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is SHREWD spelled?

S1H2R3E4W5D6
Starts withSHRFirst 3 letters
Ends withEWDLast 3 letters
Unique letters6No repeated letters
Vowel balance1 / 5Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 13 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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About SHREWD.

How do you spell SHREWD?

SHREWD is spelled S-H-R-E-W-D. It contains 6 letters.