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Is BEAM a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, BEAM is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does BEAM mean?

  1. noun

    a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

  2. noun

    long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction

  3. verb

    smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression

  4. noun

    a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

4

Letters

B (3) + E (1) + A (1) + M (3) = 8 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for BEAM

Single letters that turn BEAM into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks1

Back hooks2

Anagrams of BEAM

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from BEAM

The 13 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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