shape
Shape can refer to the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance, any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline), or a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept. As a verb, shape can mean to make something, usually for a specific function, shape or influence; give direction to, or give shape or form to.
Length
5
Scrabble
10
WWF
10
Starts
SH
Ends
APE
Difficulty
Medium
Dictionary
What Does “SHAPE” Mean?
/ʃeɪp/
shape has 10 documented senses across noun, verb.
Noun
7 sensesany spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
“he could barely make out their shapes”
the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
“geometry is the mathematical science of shape”
Synonyms
a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept
“a circle was the embodiment of his concept of life”
Synonyms
the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases ‘in condition’ or ‘in shape’ or ‘out of condition’ or ‘out of shape’)
Synonyms
Verb
3 sensesScrabble Score
10
Letters
5
Vowels
2
Consonants
3
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Definition
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
Length
5 letters
Starts With
S
Ends With
E
Vowels
2
Consonants
3
Letters
S, H, A, P, E
Use Case
Useful for Scrabble, Wordle, crosswords, anagrams, and other word games.
Letter Breakdown
Word Facts
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Word Strategy
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Scrabble Strategy
★★★★☆SHAPE has a Scrabble score of 10. It is useful for balancing a rack and building steady board position.
Wordle Strategy
★★★★☆SHAPE is a five-letter word, so it can be considered in Wordle-style solving. It includes common vowel information that can help narrow guesses.
Crossword Strategy
★★★★☆SHAPE can be useful in crossword solving because it has a clear starting letter, ending letter, and 5-letter structure.
Anagram Strategy
★★★★☆SHAPE uses unique letters, giving more flexibility when checking possible anagrams and word game combinations.
Letter Intelligence
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Unique Letters
5
Repeated Letters
0
Highest Value Letter
H
Letter Pattern
ABCDE
CV Pattern
CCVCV
Vowel Share
40%
Consonant Share
60%
Bigrams
SH, HA, AP, PE
Trigrams
SHA, HAP, APE
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