Is “Shrives” a Scrabble word?
Yes
SHRIVES
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Shrives
verb
1.To hear or receive a confession (of sins etc.)
2.To prescribe penance or absolution.
3.To confess, and receive absolution.