SHAFT is a long, narrow rod or passage, often vertical. With two high-value letters (H and F), it's worth {gameData.scrabble.points} points in Scrabble - a solid mid-range scorer.
Yes. SHAFT is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 11 points in Scrabble, 10 in Words With Friends and 11 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.
| Letter | S | H | A | F | T | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 11 |
| Words With Friends | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
| Wordfeud | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 11 |
SHAFT is a versatile word with applications in engineering, architecture, mining, and everyday objects. From elevator shafts to golf club shafts, this word describes any long, narrow cylindrical or passage-like structure.
SHAFT comes from Old English "sceaft" (pole, rod), related to German "Schaft" and Dutch "schacht." The word shares roots with "shave" - both originally referred to smoothed wooden poles.
Anagrams: HAFTS
Hooks: no front hooks; back SHAFTS.
Words inside SHAFT: 25 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: HAFTSFASHHAFTFASTFATSHASTHATSSHATAFTAHSASHFAS. See all words from SHAFT.