Shortcut

/ˈʃɔːtkʌt/

Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:14 pts8 letters
Definition of Shortcut

noun

  1. A path between two points that is faster than the commonly used paths.
  2. A method to accomplish something that omits one or more steps.
  3. (in the Microsoft family of operating systems) A file that points to the location of another file and serves as a quick way to access it.

    "There are shortcuts to some of my favourite applications on my desktop."

  4. A keyboard shortcut: a combination of keystrokes that provides easier access to a command or operation.

verb

  1. To take or use a shortcut
Anagrams of Shortcut

No exact anagrams found for "shortcut". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "shortcut" and rearranging:

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Shortcut"

Shortcut is a 8-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Shortcut" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "shortcut" is a medium-scoring word.