279 Words Starting With SHI
The prefix SHI appears in 279 words, from 4-letter words up to 15 letters. The biggest cluster is 8-letter words with 69 entries. Average word length: 8.1 letters.
S is the undisputed champion of starting letters. The prefixes sub-, super-, self-, and semi- plus the sheer volume of native English S-words push the count past 19,000.
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that start with SHI: SHIPWRECKING (27 pts), SHIPWRECKED (26 pts), SHIPWRECKS (24 pts), SHIPWRECK (23 pts), SHIPWRIGHTS (23 pts). The shortest is SHIM (4 letters) and the longest is SHIFTLESSNESSES (15 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in Q.
Notable words: SHIM — to adjust by using a thin strip of metal or wood [v].; SHIED — to jump aside, recoil [v].; SHIBAH — in Judaism, a period of seven days' mourning observed after a family member's funeral [n].; SHIATSU — a massage technique using finger pressure at acupuncture centers [n]. Browse words starting with T for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with SHI?
SHIPWRECKING scores 27 points. Runner-up: SHIPWRECKED at 26 points. See words ending in AX for more high-value options.
How many words start with SHI?
Our dictionary has 279 words that start with SHI. They range from 4 to 15 letters, with 8-letter words being the most common (69).
What is the shortest word that starts with SHI?
SHIM at just 4 letters. It means: to adjust by using a thin strip of metal or wood [v].