How many points is FAM worth in Scrabble?

FAM is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FAM?

FAM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to FAM?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes FAME. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

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FAM

8 pts

FAM is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. FAM is a noun form of family. FAMILY means "a group of persons related by blood or marriage".

Meaning & examples

Pronunciation

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noun

Family.
Example: I'm gonna visit the fam.
(hospitality industry) Familiarization.
Example: She arranged back-to-back fams and took her boyfriend.
A term of endearment between friends; derived from "family" but not used between relatives.
Example: Hey fam, how you doin'? / Safe mate, safe.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

FAM is a noun form of family. FAMILY means "a group of persons related by blood or marriage".

In a sentence: "The fam is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of FAM. It scores 8 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

FAMILY14 pts

Word forms

FAMS9 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after FAM. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

FAME9 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in FAM, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 8

FAM Scrabble FAQ

Is FAM a Scrabble word?: FAM is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does FAM mean?: FAM is a noun form of family. FAMILY means "a group of persons related by blood or marriage".
How do you use FAM in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The fam is noted."
How many points is FAM worth in Scrabble?: FAM is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FAM?: FAM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to FAM?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes FAME. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.