SHAM
/ʃæm/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of SHAM
A fake; an imitation that purports to be genuine.
"The time-share deal was a sham."
Trickery, hoaxing.
"A con-man must be skilled in the arts of sham and deceit."
A false front, or removable ornamental covering.
To deceive, cheat, lie.
To obtrude by fraud or imposition.
To assume the manner and character of; to imitate; to ape; to feign.
Intended to deceive; false.
"It was only a sham wedding: they didn't care much for one another, but wanted their parents to stop hassling them."
Counterfeit; unreal
Examples of SHAM in a Sentence
- "The time-share deal was a sham."
- "A con-man must be skilled in the arts of sham and deceit."
- "It was only a sham wedding: they didn't care much for one another, but wanted their parents to stop hassling them."
Word Details
Is SHAM a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SHAM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like SHAM are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for SHAM
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | h | a | m | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHAM
18 words from the letters in SHAM
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use SHAM in Word Games
SHAM is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: SHAM 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 SHAM to find 18 additional valid words.