How many points is HAM worth in Scrabble?

HAM is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HAM?

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

Can you add a letter to HAM?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHAM, SHAM, WHAM, HAME, HAMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

HAM

8 pts

HAM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. HAM means "smoked or salted meat from a pig's thigh".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

smoked or salted meat from a pig's thigh

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

Front hooks

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

Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 8

HAM Scrabble FAQ

Is HAM a Scrabble word?: HAM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
How many points is HAM worth in Scrabble?: HAM is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HAM?: HAM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HAM?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHAM, SHAM, WHAM, HAME, HAMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.