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Is SCAM a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SCAM mean?

  1. noun

    a fraudulent business scheme

  2. verb

    deprive of by deceit

    “He swindled me out of my inheritance”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
10
Letters
4

S (1) + C (3) + 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 SCAM

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

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks2

Anagrams of SCAM

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from SCAM

The 9 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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