RAM
/ɹæm/
3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of RAM
A male sheep, typically uncastrated
A battering ram; a heavy object used for breaking through doors.
A warship intended to sink other ships by ramming them.
To collide with (an object), usually with the intention of damaging it or disabling its function.
"The man, driving an SUV, then rammed the gate, according to police."
To strike (something) hard, especially with an implement.
"After placing the cartridge in the musket, ram it down securely with the ramrod."
To fill or compact by pounding or driving.
"Rammed earth walls"
Rancid, offensive in smell or taste.
Examples of RAM in a Sentence
- "The man, driving an SUV, then rammed the gate, according to police."
- "After placing the cartridge in the musket, ram it down securely with the ramrod."
- "Rammed earth walls"
Word Details
Is RAM a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RAM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like RAM are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for RAM
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | a | m | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RAM
5 words from the letters in RAM
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use RAM in Word Games
RAM is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: RAM is only 3 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 RAM to find 5 additional valid words.