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LAME

4 letters · 1 syllable

L 1/2
A 1/1
M 3/4
E 1/1

Definition of LAME

LAME is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
6
points
WWF
8
points

Is LAME a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 6 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 6 pts Words With Friends — 8 pts

Tip: Short words like LAME are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for LAME

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

Letter lame Total
Scrabble 1131 6
WWF 2141 8

Anagrams of LAME

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

How to Use LAME in Word Games

LAME is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: LAME 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 LAME to find 24 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About LAME

What does LAME mean?
LAME is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is LAME a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LAME is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LAME worth in Scrabble?
LAME is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from LAME?
You can make 24 words from the letters in LAME. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of LAME?
The anagrams of LAME (words using the exact same letters) are: ALME, LEAM, MALE, MEAL, MELA. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.