HAMSTER
/ˈhæm(p)stɚ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of HAMSTER
Any of various Old-World rodent species belonging to the subfamily Cricetinae.
Other rodents of similar appearance, such as the maned hamster or crested hamster, Lophiomys imhausi, mouse-like hamsters of genus Calomyscus, and the white-tailed rat (Mystromys albicaudatus).
To secrete or store privately, as a hamster does with food in its cheek pouches.
Word Details
Is HAMSTER a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HAMSTER is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of HAMSTER earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for HAMSTER
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | a | m | s | t | e | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HAMSTER
100 words from the letters in HAMSTER
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How to Use HAMSTER in Word Games
HAMSTER is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since HAMSTER uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HAMSTER to find 100 additional valid words.