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shape

/ʃeɪp/noun · verb

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.

10 meanings5 lettersScrabble 10

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 senses
1

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

he could barely make out their shapes

2

the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance

geometry is the mathematical science of shape

Synonyms

3

alternative names for the body of a human being

Leonardo studied the human body

he has a strong physique

the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak

4

a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept

a circle was the embodiment of his concept of life

Synonyms

5

the visual appearance of something or someone

the delicate cast of his features

Synonyms

6

the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases ‘in condition’ or ‘in shape’ or ‘out of condition’ or ‘out of shape’)

Synonyms

Show 1 more noun definition
7

a perceptual structure

the composition presents problems for students of musical form

a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them

Synonyms

Verb

3 senses
1

shape or influence; give direction to

experience often determines ability

mold public opinion

2

make something, usually for a specific function

She molded the rice balls carefully

Form cylinders from the dough

shape a figure

Work the metal into a sword

3

give shape or form to

shape the dough

form the young child's character

Synonyms

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

5

Vowels

2

Consonants

3

Word Intelligence

Explore the word shape with its definition, score, letter pattern, and useful word game details.

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

s
h
a
p
e

Word Facts

Key letter, score, and pattern facts for shape.

SHAPE is a 5-letter word.
It has a Scrabble score of 10.
It starts with S and ends with E.
It contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants.
Its vowel share is about 40%.
It is an isogram, meaning no letter repeats.
It is not a palindrome.
Letter pattern: ABCDE.
Vowel/consonant pattern: CCVCV.

Word Strategy

Strategy notes for using shape in Scrabble, Wordle-style games, crosswords, and anagram solving.

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

A deeper look at the letter structure, patterns, and useful game signals inside shape.

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

Crossword Intelligence

Crossword-style clues, crossing help, and pattern notes for shape.

SHAPE is a 5-letter standard crossword entry.
It starts with S and ends with E, which helps narrow crossword crossings.
It contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants.
Its vowel/consonant pattern is CCVCV.
Crossword difficulty estimate: Medium.

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Word Usage Insights

Practical observations about how this word performs in different word games and puzzle situations.

This word contains 5 letters and is suitable for medium-length word games.
Its consonant/vowel pattern is CCVCV, making it relatively challenging to recognize.
With a Scrabble score of 10, it offers moderate scoring potential.
The word begins with S and ends with E, making it useful for solving pattern-based puzzles.
Every letter appears only once.

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