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Is SHAM a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SHAM is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SHAM mean?

  1. noun

    something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be

  2. noun

    a person who makes deceitful pretenses

  3. verb

    make a pretence of

    “She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger”

  4. verb

    make believe with the intent to deceive

    “He feigned that he was ill”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

4

Letters

S (1) + H (4) + A (1) + M (3) = 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 SHAM

Single letters that turn SHAM 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 SHAM

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from SHAM

The 15 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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