How this list works
A word is listed here if “sh” appears anywhere inside it. For a group of letters, the whole group must sit side by side, in that order. Common words come first and are marked with a small dot; switch Common words only off to add the rare ones. Each page shows up to 300 words.
Need the letters in any order, or spread out across the word? Use words with letters instead.
Ways to use words containing SH
Spelling patterns
Letter groups often make the same sound across many words. Collecting common words that contain SH is a quick way to practice a pattern.
Crosswords and puzzles
When you know a chunk of the answer but not where it sits, this list helps. If you also know the length and position, use the crossword helper.
Word searches
Building a word search around a theme or a sound? Pick words from this list, then use the word scramble generator for a matching worksheet.
What you'll find in this list
Of the 5,469 words containing SH, 1,831 are common words you'd meet in everyday reading. The rest are rarer: technical terms, old spellings, unusual plurals and words borrowed from other languages. The longest is accomplishments, with 15 letters.
All the words come from a large public-domain word list, with everyday words marked using a separate open database of common English. Offensive words and slurs are left out; if you spot one that slipped through, please use the Report a word link at the bottom of the page.
More ways to search
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- Two letters anywhere in a word, as in words with Q and Z.
- The advanced word search for patterns, excluded letters and parts of speech.
Questions
How many words contain SH?
Our dictionary has 5,469 words with SH in them. Of those, 1,831 are common everyday words.
Do the letters have to be next to each other?
Yes, when you search for more than one letter: they must appear together, in the order shown. To find words that contain letters in any order, use words with letters.
What is the longest word containing SH?
In our list it's accomplishments, with 15 letters. Use the length tabs above the list to browse other long words.
What are some common words with SH in them?
A few everyday examples are show, shoulder, shelter, ship, wash. Common words come first in the list and are marked with a small dot.
Can I find words that contain SH and start with a certain letter?
Yes. Type the letter into the starts with box above the list, or add an ending in the ends with box. The list updates as you type.
Last updated October 2, 2026