1verb
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
“Close the door”
01 Word definition
shut
4 letters · 1 vowel · 3 consonants
Is SHUT a word?
Yes. SHUT is a 4-letter verb. move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
S-H-U-THow do you spell SHUT?
SHUT contains 4 letters, begins with S, and ends with T.
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2verb
prevent from entering; shut out
“The trees were shutting out all sunlight”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗closeexcludekeep outshut out
02 Letter breakdown
How is SHUT spelled?
S1H2U3T4
03 Word-game status
Can you play SHUT?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 7 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 SHUT.
How do you spell SHUT?
SHUT is spelled S-H-U-T. It contains 4 letters.