ABEAM
/ə.ˈbiːm/
5 letters · 2 syllables · adjective, adverb, preposition
Definition of ABEAM
Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft.
"The island was directly abeam of us."
On the beam; at a right angle to the centerline or keel of a vessel or aircraft; being at a bearing approximately 090 Degrees or 270 Degrees relative.
Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft.
Alongside.
"She came abeam the crippled ship."
Examples of ABEAM in a Sentence
- "The island was directly abeam of us."
- "She came abeam the crippled ship."
Word Details
Is ABEAM a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ABEAM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ABEAM uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ABEAM
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | b | e | a | m | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ABEAM
20 words from the letters in ABEAM
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use ABEAM in Word Games
ABEAM is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, ABEAM is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ABEAM to find 20 additional valid words.