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shakes

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Is shakes a Scrabble word?

Yes, shakes is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 13 points in Scrabble.

Word Games

  • Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
  • Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
  • Wordle No
  • Words With Friends Yes

What is the meaning of shakes?

Definition

noun (English)

1. (slang) Delirium tremens; typically due to alcohol withdrawal.pluralplural-onlyslang

2. (colloquial) A pattern of behavior including twitches, tics and spasms typical of withdrawal from addiction.Examples: "[Recovering video game addicts] also have sleep disorders, the shakes and numbness in their hands. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/07/05/china_net_addicts/"; "When researchers either stopped the diet or administered an opioid blocker, the rats showed signs common to drug withdrawal, such as teeth-chattering and the shakes. http://apu.sfn.org/index.cfm?pagename=brainBriefings_sugarAddiction"colloquialpluralplural-only

3. (colloquial) A fit of trembling or shivering.Examples: ""I remember having the shakes sometimes and thinking 'why am I doing this?', and then remembering the vision. Very few of us were extroverts and happy to go on stage."colloquialpluralplural-only

Definition source: Wiktionary

What Scrabble words can I make with the letters in "shakes"?

How many Scrabble points is the word "shakes"?

Scrabble
13 points
S1
H4
A1
K5
E1
S1
Words With Friends
12 points
S1
H3
A1
K5
E1
S1

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