Is VAMPS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, VAMPS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does VAMPS mean?
Vamps is a form of VAMP.
- noun
a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
- noun
an improvised musical accompaniment
- noun
piece of leather forming the front part of the upper of a shoe
- verb
make up
“vamp up an excuse for not attending the meeting”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 12
- Words With Friends
- 15
- Letters
- 5
V (4) + A (1) + M (3) + P (3) + S (1) = 12 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 VAMPS
VAMPS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from VAMPS
The 19 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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