Shelf

5 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

A flat horizontal surface, typically attached to a wall, for storing items.

“Please put the books back on the shelf.”

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Contains SH start, E vowel, and LF ending combination.

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Worth 11 points; F and H provide good scoring value.

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