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HAMES

5 letters · 2 syllables · noun

H 4/3
A 1/1
M 3/4
E 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of HAMES

noun

A covering, skin, membrane.

noun

Part of the harness that fits round the neck of a draught horse that the reins pass through.

noun

A mess.

"You've made a right hames of it, you eejit!"

noun

The stems of various cultivated plants, left after harvesting the crop to be used as animal litter or for thatching.

noun

An individual plant stem.

noun

Part of a harness; a hame.

noun

A dwelling.

noun

One’s native land; the place or country in which one dwells; the place where one’s ancestors dwell or dwelt.

Synonyms of HAMES

Words with similar meaning

Examples of HAMES in a Sentence

  • "You've made a right hames of it, you eejit!"
  • "the home of the pine"

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
10
points

Is HAMES a Scrabble Word?

Yes, HAMES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 10 pts

Tip: HAMES uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for HAMES

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter hames Total
Scrabble 41311 10
WWF 31411 10

Anagrams of HAMES

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

How to Use HAMES in Word Games

HAMES is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, HAMES 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 HAMES to find 54 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About HAMES

What does HAMES mean?
HAMES is a noun. A covering, skin, membrane.
Is HAMES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HAMES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is HAMES worth in Scrabble?
HAMES is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from HAMES?
You can make 54 words from the letters in HAMES. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of HAMES?
Synonyms of HAMES include: straw, thatch, home base, abode, domicile, dwelling. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of HAMES?
The anagrams of HAMES (words using the exact same letters) are: AHEMS, HAEMS, SHAME. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.