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SHAMES

/ʃeɪmz/

6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

S 1/1
H 4/3
A 1/1
M 3/4
E 1/1
S 1/1
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Definition of SHAMES

noun

Uncomfortable or painful feeling due to recognition or consciousness of one's own impropriety or dishonor or something being exposed that should have been kept private.

"The teenager couldn’t bear the shame of introducing his parents."

noun

Something to regret.

"It was a shame not to see the show after driving all that way."

noun

Reproach incurred or suffered; dishonour; ignominy; derision.

verb

To cause to feel shame.

"I was shamed by the teacher's public disapproval."

verb

To cover with reproach or ignominy; to dishonor; to disgrace.

verb

To drive or compel by shame.

"The politician was shamed into resigning."

noun

A sexton in a synagogue.

noun

The candle used to light the other eight candles of a Hanukkah menorah.

Synonyms of SHAMES

Words with similar meaning

dishonor humiliation mortification pity demean humiliate insult mortify

Antonyms of SHAMES

Words with opposite meaning

honor dignify

Examples of SHAMES in a Sentence

  • "The teenager couldn’t bear the shame of introducing his parents."
  • "It was a shame not to see the show after driving all that way."
  • "I was shamed by the teacher's public disapproval."
  • "The politician was shamed into resigning."

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
11
points

Is SHAMES a Scrabble Word?

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

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

Tip: SHAMES uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SHAMES

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

Letter shames Total
Scrabble 141311 11
WWF 131411 11

Anagrams of SHAMES

Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters

mashes 11/11

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHAMES

74 words from the letters in SHAMES

6-letter words

mashes 11/11 USUKWWF

5-letter words

ahems 10/10 UK haems 10/10 USUKWWF hames 10/10 USUKWWF shame 10/10 USUKWWF shams 10/10 USUKWWF smash 10/10 USUKWWF ashes 8/7 USUKWWF sheas 8/7 USUKWWF mases 7/8 UK masse 7/8 USWWF mesas 7/8 USUKWWF sames 7/8 UK seams 7/8 USUKWWF

4-letter words

ahem 9/9 USUKWWF haem 9/9 USUKWWF hame 9/9 USUKWWF hams 9/9 USUKWWF mash 9/9 USUKWWF sham 9/9 USUKWWF hems 9/9 USUKWWF mesh 9/9 USUKWWF haes 7/6 USUKWWF shea 7/6 USUKWWF sash 7/6 USUKWWF shes 7/6 USUKWWF maes 6/7 USUKWWF mase 6/7 UK mesa 6/7 USUKWWF same 6/7 USUKWWF seam 6/7 USUKWWF mass 6/7 USUKWWF mess 6/7 USUKWWF seas 4/4 USUKWWF

3-letter words

ham 8/8 USUKWWF hem 8/8 USUKWWF meh 8/8 UK hae 6/5 USUKWWF ahs 6/5 UK ash 6/5 USUKWWF has 6/5 USUKWWF sha 6/5 USUKWWF ehs 6/5 UK hes 6/5 USUKWWF she 6/5 USUKWWF ssh 6/5 UK mae 5/6 USUKWWF mas 5/6 USUKWWF sam 5/6 UK ems 5/6 USUKWWF mes 5/6 UK sem 5/6 UK eas 3/3 UK sae 3/3 USWWF sea 3/3 USUKWWF ass 3/3 USUKWWF ess 3/3 USUKWWF

2-letter words

hm 7/7 USWWF ah 5/4 USUKWWF ha 5/4 USUKWWF eh 5/4 USUKWWF he 5/4 USUKWWF hs 5/4 UK sh 5/4 USUKWWF am 4/5 USUKWWF ma 4/5 USUKWWF em 4/5 USUKWWF me 4/5 USUKWWF ms 4/5 UK ae 2/2 USWWF as 2/2 USUKWWF es 2/2 USUKWWF se 2/2 UK ss 2/2 UK

How to Use SHAMES in Word Games

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

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, SHAMES 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 SHAMES to find 74 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About SHAMES

What does SHAMES mean?
SHAMES is a noun. Uncomfortable or painful feeling due to recognition or consciousness of one's own impropriety or dishonor or something being exposed that should have been kept private.
Is SHAMES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SHAMES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SHAMES worth in Scrabble?
SHAMES is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SHAMES?
You can make 74 words from the letters in SHAMES. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SHAMES?
Synonyms of SHAMES include: dishonor, humiliation, mortification, pity, demean, humiliate. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of SHAMES?
The anagrams of SHAMES (words using the exact same letters) are: MASHES. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.