How many points is HAMPERS worth in Scrabble?

HAMPERS is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HAMPERS?

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

Can you add a letter to HAMPERS?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

HAMPERS

14 pts

HAMPERS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. HAMPERS is a verb form of hamper. HAMPER means "make it difficult for (someone or something) to move or progress".

Meaning & examples

noun

A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals
Example: a clothes hamper
(uncommon except in) A wicker or plastic basket specifically for holding laundry (from clothes hamper), as opposed to a covered wicker basket which is a true hamper

verb

To put into a hamper.
Example: Competition pigeons are hampered for the truck trip to the point of release where the race back starts.

noun

A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes.
Articles ordinarily indispensable, but in the way at certain times.

verb

To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle
To impede in motion or progress.

Synonyms: embarrass, encumber, hinder, ensnare, inveigle

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

HAMPERS is a verb form of hamper. HAMPER means "make it difficult for (someone or something) to move or progress".

In a sentence: "They hampers."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of HAMPERS. It scores 14 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

HAMPER13 pts

Front hooks

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

CHAMPERS17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 14

HAMPERS Scrabble FAQ

Is HAMPERS a Scrabble word?: HAMPERS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does HAMPERS mean?: HAMPERS is a verb form of hamper. HAMPER means "make it difficult for (someone or something) to move or progress".
How do you use HAMPERS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They hampers."
How many points is HAMPERS worth in Scrabble?: HAMPERS is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HAMPERS?: HAMPERS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HAMPERS?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHAMPERS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.