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Is shortly a Scrabble word?

Yes, shortly 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 shortly?

Definition

adverb (English)

1. for a short timeExamples: "he was at the airport shortly before she was expected to arrive"Synonyms: shortly

2. in the near futureExamples: "the doctor will soon be here"; "the book will appear shortly"; "she will arrive presently"Synonyms: before long, presently, shortly, soon

3. in a curt, abrupt and discourteous mannerExamples: "he told me curtly to get on with it"; "he talked short with everyone"; "he said shortly that he didn't like it"Synonyms: curtly, short, shortly

4. in a concise manner; in a few wordsExamples: "the history is summed up concisely in this book"; "she replied briefly"; "briefly, we have a problem"Synonyms: briefly, concisely, in brief, in short, shortly

5. at a short distanceExamples: "the hem fell shortly below her knees"Synonyms: shortly

Definition source: Wiktionary

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

How many Scrabble points is the word "shortly"?

Scrabble
13 points
S1
H4
O1
R1
T1
L1
Y4
Words With Friends
12 points
S1
H3
O1
R1
T1
L2
Y4

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