Is SHAME a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SHAME is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SHAME mean?
- noun
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
- noun
a state of dishonor
“one mistake brought shame to all his family”
- noun
an unfortunate development
“it's a pity he couldn't do it”
- verb
bring shame or dishonor upon
“he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
10
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
5
Letters
S (1) + H (4) + A (1) + M (3) + E (1) = 10 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 SHAME
Single letters that turn SHAME into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of SHAME
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from SHAME
The 45 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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