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LAMES

/leɪmz/

5 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun

L 1/2
A 1/1
M 3/4
E 1/1
S 1/1
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Definition of LAMES

verb

To cause (a person or animal) to become lame.

"1877, Anna Sewell, Black Beauty: And if you don't want to lame your horse you must look sharp and get them [stones stuck in hooves] out quickly."

verb

To shine.

noun

Small steel plates combined so as to slide one upon other and form a piece of armour.

Examples of LAMES in a Sentence

  • "1877, Anna Sewell, Black Beauty: And if you don't want to lame your horse you must look sharp and get them [stones stuck in hooves] out quickly."

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
9
points

Is LAMES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

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

Letter Values for LAMES

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

Letter lames Total
Scrabble 11311 7
WWF 21411 9

Anagrams of LAMES

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

almes 7/9 leams 7/9 males 7/9 meals 7/9 mesal 7/9 samel 7/9

Words You Can Make With the Letters in LAMES

68 words from the letters in LAMES

5-letter words

almes 7/9 USUKWWF leams 7/9 UK males 7/9 USUKWWF meals 7/9 USUKWWF mesal 7/9 UK samel 7/9 UK

4-letter words

alme 6/8 USUKWWF lame 6/8 USUKWWF leam 6/8 UK male 6/8 USUKWWF meal 6/8 USUKWWF mela 6/8 UK maes 6/7 USUKWWF mase 6/7 UK mesa 6/7 USUKWWF same 6/7 USUKWWF seam 6/7 USUKWWF alms 6/8 USUKWWF lams 6/8 USUKWWF slam 6/8 USUKWWF elms 6/8 USUKWWF mels 6/8 USUKWWF mles 6/8 UK ales 4/5 USUKWWF lase 4/5 USUKWWF leas 4/5 USUKWWF sale 4/5 USUKWWF seal 4/5 USUKWWF slae 4/5 UK

3-letter words

mae 5/6 USUKWWF lam 5/7 USUKWWF mal 5/7 UK elm 5/7 USUKWWF lem 5/7 UK mel 5/7 USUKWWF mle 5/7 UK mas 5/6 USUKWWF sam 5/6 UK ems 5/6 USUKWWF mes 5/6 UK sem 5/6 UK ale 3/4 USUKWWF ela 3/4 UK lea 3/4 USUKWWF eas 3/3 UK sae 3/3 USWWF sea 3/3 USUKWWF als 3/4 USUKWWF las 3/4 USUKWWF sal 3/4 USUKWWF els 3/4 USUKWWF les 3/4 UK sel 3/4 USWWF sle 3/4 UK

2-letter words

am 4/5 USUKWWF ma 4/5 USUKWWF em 4/5 USUKWWF me 4/5 USUKWWF lm 4/6 UK ms 4/5 UK ae 2/2 USWWF al 2/3 USWWF la 2/3 USUKWWF el 2/3 USWWF as 2/2 USUKWWF es 2/2 USUKWWF se 2/2 UK ls 2/3 UK

How to Use LAMES in Word Games

LAMES is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, LAMES 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 LAMES to find 68 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About LAMES

What does LAMES mean?
LAMES is a verb. To cause (a person or animal) to become lame.
Is LAMES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LAMES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LAMES worth in Scrabble?
LAMES is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from LAMES?
You can make 68 words from the letters in LAMES. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of LAMES?
The anagrams of LAMES (words using the exact same letters) are: ALMES, LEAMS, MALES, MEALS, MESAL, SAMEL. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.