SHAKEN
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is SHAKEN a Scrabble word?
Yes. SHAKEN is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (6 letters, 13 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: adjective
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock; "retrieved his named from her jolted memory"; "the accident left her badly shaken"
SHAKEN (adjective): disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock; "retrieved his named from her jolted memory"; "the accident left her badly shaken".
Synonyms
jolted
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
SHAKEN scores 13 points before board multipliers.
- S = 1
- H = 4
- A = 1
- K = 5
- E = 1
- N = 1
Letter counts: A×1, E×1, H×1, K×1, N×1, S×1
SHAKEN has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
Similar 6-letter words
Crossword relevance
SHAKEN is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, starts with S, ends with N, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "SHAKEN — disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock; "retrieved his named from her jolted memory"; "the accident left her badly shaken"" (13 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
SHAKEN is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is SHAKEN a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
SHAKEN (adjective): disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock; "retrieved his named from her jolted memory"; "the accident left her badly shaken".
In standard Scrabble scoring, SHAKEN totals 13 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. SHAKEN relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
SHAKEN is 6 letters long, begins with S, ends with N, and sorts to the alphagram AEHKNS. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so SHAKEN is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 2 vowels, 4 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 6-letter entries, SHAKEN ranks by raw score (13 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include QUIZZY, BEZAZZ, PIZAZZ, ZAQQUM; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, SHAKEN carries 2 vowels and 4 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on S or N are common study angles; browse words starting with S and words ending with N to rehearse parallel sets.
SHAKEN is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, starts with S, ends with N, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 6-letter entries like SHAKEN frequently cross shorter words; knowing that SHAKEN contains A, E, H, K, N, S helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as s????n to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside SHAKEN include AK, HA, KE — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: S, H, A, K, E, N. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble shaken directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 13 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat SHAKEN as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "SHAKEN — disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock; "retrieved his named from her jolted memory"; "the accident left her badly shaken"" (13 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is SHAKEN a valid Scrabble word?
- SHAKEN is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (6 letters, 13 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is SHAKEN worth in Scrabble?
- SHAKEN is worth 13 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock; "retrieved his named from her jolted memory"; "the accident left her badly shaken". See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does SHAKEN mean?
- SHAKEN (adjective): disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock; "retrieved his named from her jolted memory"; "the accident left her badly shaken". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of SHAKEN?
- SHAKEN scores 13 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 6-letter words.
- Does SHAKEN have anagrams?
- SHAKEN has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in SHAKEN?
- SHAKEN has 6 letters, starts with S, ends with N, and uses the alphagram AEHKNS (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find SHAKEN?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 6-letter results or "contains" patterns that match SHAKEN. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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