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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.

  1. verb

    correct by punishment or discipline

  2. adjective

    flat and uninspiring

  3. verb

    make less strong or intense; soften

    “Tone down that aggressive letter”

  4. verb

    adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment

    “domesticate oats”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

7

Scrabble

8

Words With Friends

5

Letters

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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