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).

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes FAME, FAMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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8 pts

FAM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. FAM means "a close friend: used as a term of address".

Pronunciation

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 CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

a close friend: used as a term of address

In a sentence: "The fam is noted."

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

Add one letter after FAM. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

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

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Is FAM a Scrabble word?: FAM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does FAM mean?: a close friend: used as a term of address
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 CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes FAME, FAMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.