Shawms

6 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of shawm, the medieval double-reed woodwind instruments that were predecessors of the modern oboe.

“The procession entered the courtyard accompanied by the piercing sound of shawms and drums.”

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Synonyms

oboeswoodwinds

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains W and M together near the end, an unusual combination, SH start helps narrow early guesses

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Scrabble

Worth 14 points, the W scores 4 and M scores 3, making SHAWMS punchy despite limited hook options

Words Related to Shawms

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “shawms” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

shawls

Words you can make from Shawms

Shorter words formed from the letters in “shawms”.

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