SHANGHAI — 8 letter word
shanghai
The word shanghai has 8 letters: S, H, A, N, G, H, A, I. It contains 3 vowels and 5 consonants. It scores 15 points in Scrabble and 15 in Words With Friends. As a verb, it means "take (someone) against his will for compulsory service, especially on board a ship".
8 letter word "shanghai": S H A N G H A I — verb
Scrabble score: 15 Words With Friends: 15
Letter Analysis of shanghai
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| H | 2 | Consonant | 4 |
| A | 2 | Vowel | 1 |
| N | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| G | 1 | Consonant | 2 |
| I | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
3 vowels, 5 consonants, 6 unique letters
Definition of shanghai
verb
- take (someone) against his will for compulsory service, especially on board a ship "The men were shanghaied after being drugged" Synonyms: impress