Is LAME a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LAME is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does LAME mean?
- noun
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
- noun
a fabric interwoven with threads of metal
“she wore a gold lame dress”
- verb
deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg
“The accident has crippled her for life”
- adjective
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
“a feeble excuse”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
6
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
4
Letters
L (1) + A (1) + M (3) + E (1) = 6 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 LAME
Single letters that turn LAME into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of LAME
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Words you can make from LAME
The 17 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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