SHADE
/ʃeɪd/
5-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 8 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of SHADE
noun
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Darkness where light, particularly sunlight, is blocked.
"The old oak tree gave shade in the heat of the day."
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Something that blocks light, particularly in a window.
"Close the shade, please: it's too bright in here."
verb
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To shield from light.
"The old oak tree shaded the lawn in the heat of the day."
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To alter slightly.
"Most politicians will shade the truth if it helps them."
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Anagrams of SHADE
ashed9
deash9
hades9
heads9
sadhe9
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About the word SHADE
Is "SHADE" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "SHADE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "SHADE" worth?
In Scrabble, "SHADE" is worth 9 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 8 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 27.
What does "SHADE" mean?
Darkness where light, particularly sunlight, is blocked.
What are the anagrams of "SHADE"?
5 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as SHADE: ASHED, DEASH, HADES, HEADS, SADHE.