How many points is LAM worth in Scrabble?

LAM is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LAM?

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

Can you add a letter to LAM?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BLAM, CLAM, FLAM, GLAM, SLAM, LAMA, LAMB, LAME, LAMP. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

LAM

5 pts

LAM is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points. LAM means "to flee hastily".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to flee hastily

In a sentence: "They lam."

Share LAM

Check the Scrabble meaning of LAM. It scores 5 points.

Word forms

Front hooks

Add one letter before LAM. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 5

LAM Scrabble FAQ

Is LAM a Scrabble word?: LAM is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points.
What does LAM mean?: to flee hastily
How do you use LAM in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They lam."
How many points is LAM worth in Scrabble?: LAM is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LAM?: LAM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LAM?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BLAM, CLAM, FLAM, GLAM, SLAM, LAMA, LAMB, LAME, LAMP. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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