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TAMALE

6 letters · 2 syllables · noun

T 1/1
A 1/1
M 3/4
A 1/1
L 1/2
E 1/1
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Definition of TAMALE

noun

Mexican dish of cornmeal dough shell filled with various ingredients (e.g. chopped beef, pork, sweet filling) then steamed in corn husks.

Synonyms of TAMALE

Words with similar meaning

humita tamal

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
10
points

Is TAMALE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 10 pts

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

Letter Values for TAMALE

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

Letter tamale Total
Scrabble 113111 8
WWF 114121 10

Anagrams of TAMALE

Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters

malate 8/10 meatal 8/10

Words You Can Make With the Letters in TAMALE

76 words from the letters in TAMALE

6-letter words

malate 8/10 USUKWWF meatal 8/10 USUKWWF

5-letter words

amate 7/8 UK talma 7/9 UK tamal 7/9 USUKWWF metal 7/9 USUKWWF alate 5/6 USUKWWF talea 5/6 UK

4-letter words

alma 6/8 USUKWWF amla 6/8 UK lama 6/8 USUKWWF alme 6/8 USUKWWF lame 6/8 USUKWWF leam 6/8 UK male 6/8 USUKWWF meal 6/8 USUKWWF mela 6/8 UK atma 6/7 USUKWWF mate 6/7 USUKWWF meat 6/7 USUKWWF meta 6/7 USUKWWF tame 6/7 USUKWWF team 6/7 USUKWWF malt 6/8 USUKWWF melt 6/8 USUKWWF alae 4/5 USUKWWF taal 4/5 UK tala 4/5 USUKWWF late 4/5 USUKWWF leat 4/5 UK tael 4/5 USUKWWF tale 4/5 USUKWWF teal 4/5 USUKWWF tela 4/5 USUKWWF

3-letter words

ama 5/6 USUKWWF maa 5/6 UK 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 mat 5/6 USUKWWF tam 5/6 USUKWWF met 5/6 USUKWWF aal 3/4 USUKWWF ala 3/4 USUKWWF laa 3/4 UK ale 3/4 USUKWWF ela 3/4 UK lea 3/4 USUKWWF ate 3/3 USUKWWF eat 3/3 USUKWWF eta 3/3 USUKWWF tae 3/3 USUKWWF tea 3/3 USUKWWF alt 3/4 USWWF lat 3/4 USWWF elt 3/4 UK let 3/4 USUKWWF tel 3/4 USWWF

2-letter words

am 4/5 USUKWWF ma 4/5 USUKWWF em 4/5 USUKWWF me 4/5 USUKWWF lm 4/6 UK aa 2/2 USWWF ae 2/2 USWWF al 2/3 USWWF la 2/3 USUKWWF el 2/3 USWWF at 2/2 USUKWWF ta 2/2 USUKWWF et 2/2 USUKWWF te 2/2 UK

How to Use TAMALE in Word Games

TAMALE is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, TAMALE 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 TAMALE to find 76 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About TAMALE

What does TAMALE mean?
TAMALE is a noun. Mexican dish of cornmeal dough shell filled with various ingredients (e.g. chopped beef, pork, sweet filling) then steamed in corn husks.
Is TAMALE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TAMALE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is TAMALE worth in Scrabble?
TAMALE is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from TAMALE?
You can make 76 words from the letters in TAMALE. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of TAMALE?
Synonyms of TAMALE include: humita, tamal. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of TAMALE?
The anagrams of TAMALE (words using the exact same letters) are: MALATE, MEATAL. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.