Is BLAME a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BLAME is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does BLAME mean?
- verb
put or pin the blame on
- verb
harass with constant criticism
“Don't always pick on your little brother”
- verb
attribute responsibility to
“We blamed the accident on her”
- noun
an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed
“his incrimination was based on my testimony”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
5
Letters
B (3) + L (1) + A (1) + M (3) + E (1) = 9 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 BLAME
Single letters that turn BLAME into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of BLAME
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from BLAME
The 38 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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