Shiv
4 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A makeshift knife or sharp implement used as a weapon, typically fashioned from improvised materials.
“Prison authorities discovered a shiv hidden beneath the lining of his mattress.”
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/ʃɪv/
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Contains V, which is uncommon in Wordle solutions. A useful guess for confirming or eliminating V from a specific position.
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Worth 10 points. V scores 4. SHIVS is a clean five-tile extension worth 11 points and easy to place.
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