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Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Yes. SHOCK is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (5 letters, 14 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Part of speech: noun
inflict a trauma upon
electric shock, electrical shock, impact, shock absorber, cushion, blow, jolt, jar, jounce, seismic disturbance, daze, stupor, traumatize, traumatise, floor, ball over
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
SHOCK scores 14 points before board multipliers.
Letter counts: C×1, H×1, K×1, O×1, S×1
SHOCK is a 5-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 5, starts with S, ends with K, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example: "SHOCK — inflict a trauma upon" (14 Scrabble points).
SHOCK 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 SHOCK a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
SHOCK (noun): a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body; "subjects received a small electric shock when they made the wrong response"; "electricians get accustomed to occasional shocks". Additional senses: the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat; "the armies met in the shock of battle"; a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses; "the old car needed a new set of shocks"; an unpleasant or disappointing surprise; "it came as a shock to learn that he was injured".
In standard Scrabble scoring, SHOCK totals 14 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. SHOCK 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.
SHOCK is 5 letters long, begins with S, ends with K, and sorts to the alphagram CHKOS. There is 1 anagram in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 1 vowel, 4 consonants.
Among 18 tracked 5-letter entries, SHOCK ranks by raw score (14 points). Anagram alternatives include HOCKS — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include JAZZY, FEZZY, FIZZY, FUZZY; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, SHOCK carries 1 vowel and 4 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on S or K are common study angles; browse words starting with S and words ending with K to rehearse parallel sets.
SHOCK is a 5-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 5, starts with S, ends with K, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 5-letter entries like SHOCK frequently cross shorter words; knowing that SHOCK contains C, H, K, O, S helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as s???k to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside SHOCK include CK, HO, OC — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: S, H, O, C, K. 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 shock directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 14 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 SHOCK as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "SHOCK — inflict a trauma upon" (14 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.