Definition of HAMS
The region back of the knee joint; the popliteal space; the hock.
A thigh and buttock of an animal slaughtered for meat.
Meat from the thigh of a hog cured for food.
"a little piece of ham for the cat"
An overacting or amateurish performer; an actor with an especially showy or exaggerated style.
An amateur radio operator.
Examples of HAMS in a Sentence
- "a little piece of ham for the cat"
Word Details
Is HAMS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HAMS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like HAMS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for HAMS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | a | m | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HAMS
18 words from the letters in HAMS
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use HAMS in Word Games
HAMS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: HAMS is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HAMS to find 18 additional valid words.