How many points is HAMBA worth in Scrabble?

HAMBA is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HAMBA?

HAMBA is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to HAMBA?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

HAMBA

12 pts

HAMBA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. HAMBA means "South African slang meaning `go away' (slang, not_family)".

interjection

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

South African slang meaning `go away' (slang, not_family)

Share HAMBA

Check the Scrabble meaning of HAMBA. It scores 12 points.

Front hooks

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

SHAMBA13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

HAMBA Scrabble FAQ

Is HAMBA a Scrabble word?: HAMBA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
How many points is HAMBA worth in Scrabble?: HAMBA is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HAMBA?: HAMBA is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HAMBA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHAMBA. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.