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Is LAMES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, LAMES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does LAMES mean?

Lames is a form of LAME.

  1. noun

    someone who doesn't understand what is going on

  2. noun

    a fabric interwoven with threads of metal

    “she wore a gold lame dress”

  3. verb

    deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg

    “The accident has crippled her for life”

  4. adjective

    pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

    “a feeble excuse”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

7

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

5

Letters

L (1) + A (1) + M (3) + E (1) + S (1) = 7 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 LAMES

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

Front hooks2

Back hooks1

Anagrams of LAMES

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from LAMES

The 47 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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