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SAMBA

/ˈsɑmbə/

5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

S 1/1
A 1/1
M 3/4
B 3/4
A 1/1
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Definition of SAMBA

noun

A Brazilian ballroom dance or dance style.

noun

A Brazilian musical genre, to which the aforementioned dance is danced, which has its roots in West Africa via the slave trade.

verb

To dance the samba.

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
11
points

Is SAMBA a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

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

Letter Values for SAMBA

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

Letter samba Total
Scrabble 11331 9
WWF 11441 11

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SAMBA

27 words from the letters in SAMBA

4-letter words

bams 8/10 USUKWWF abas 6/7 USUKWWF baas 6/7 USUKWWF amas 6/7 USUKWWF maas 6/7 UK masa 6/7 UK sama 6/7 UK

3-letter words

bam 7/9 USUKWWF aba 5/6 USUKWWF baa 5/6 USUKWWF ama 5/6 USUKWWF maa 5/6 UK abs 5/6 USWWF bas 5/6 USUKWWF sab 5/6 USUKWWF mas 5/6 USUKWWF sam 5/6 UK aas 3/3 USUKWWF

2-letter words

mb 6/8 UK ab 4/5 USWWF ba 4/5 USUKWWF am 4/5 USUKWWF ma 4/5 USUKWWF bs 4/5 UK ms 4/5 UK aa 2/2 USWWF as 2/2 USUKWWF

How to Use SAMBA in Word Games

SAMBA is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, SAMBA 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 SAMBA to find 27 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About SAMBA

What does SAMBA mean?
SAMBA is a noun. A Brazilian ballroom dance or dance style.
Is SAMBA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SAMBA is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SAMBA worth in Scrabble?
SAMBA is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SAMBA?
You can make 27 words from the letters in SAMBA. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.