Is TAMES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TAMES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does TAMES mean?
Tames is a form of TAME.
- verb
correct by punishment or discipline
- adjective
flat and uninspiring
- verb
make less strong or intense; soften
“Tone down that aggressive letter”
- verb
adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment
“domesticate oats”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 7
- Words With Friends
- 8
- Letters
- 5
T (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 TAMES
Single letters that turn TAMES 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 hooks1
Anagrams of TAMES
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from TAMES
The 58 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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