118 Words Starting With SHR
The prefix SHR appears in 118 words, from 4-letter words up to 14 letters. The biggest cluster is 8-letter words with 26 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 SHR: SHREWISHNESSES (23 pts), SHREWISHLY (22 pts), SHREWISHNESS (21 pts), SHRIMPLIKE (21 pts), SHREWDNESSES (19 pts). The shortest is SHRI (4 letters) and the longest is SHREWISHNESSES (14 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in KINDERGARTEN.
Notable words: SHRI — in India, a title of great respect given to a man [n].; SHRED — to cut into fine strips [v].; SHRANK — to contract or draw back [v].; SHREWED — to curse [v]. Browse words starting with X for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with SHR?
SHREWISHNESSES scores 23 points. Runner-up: SHREWISHLY at 22 points. See words ending in U for more high-value options.
How many words start with SHR?
Our dictionary has 118 words that start with SHR. They range from 4 to 14 letters, with 8-letter words being the most common (26).
What is the shortest word that starts with SHR?
SHRI at just 4 letters. It means: in India, a title of great respect given to a man [n].