Shaded
verb
- To shield from light.
"The old oak tree shaded the lawn in the heat of the day."
- To alter slightly.
"Most politicians will shade the truth if it helps them."
- To vary or approach something slightly, particularly in color.
"The hillside was bright green, shading towards gold in the drier areas."
- (of a defensive player) To move slightly from one's normal fielding position.
"Jones will shade a little to the right on this pitch count."
- To darken, particularly in drawing.
"I draw contours first, gradually shading in midtones and shadows."
ANTONYMS
Total: 11 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
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 "Shaded"
Shaded is a 6-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "shaded" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.
Using "Shaded" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "shaded" is a medium-scoring word.