Is “Shelves” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
SHELVES
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Unavailable

Meaning of Shelves

/ˈʃɛlvz/

noun
  1. 1.A flat, rigid structure, fixed at right angles to a wall or forming a part of a cabinet, desk etc., and used to support, store or display objects.

  2. 2.The capacity of such an object

    a shelf of videos

  3. 3.A projecting ledge that resembles such an object.

Synonyms: shelfful

verb
  1. 1.To place on a shelf.

    The library needs volunteers to help shelve books.

  2. 2.To set aside; to quit or postpone.

    They shelved the entire project when they heard how much it would cost.

  3. 3.To furnish with shelves.

    to shelve a closet or a library

Synonyms: coitize, go to bed with, sleep with, pigeonhole, table