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, LAMS. 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

Dictionary Definition

to flee hastily

Share LAM

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

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.

Word forms

Letter Values

= 5

LAM Scrabble FAQ

Is LAM a Scrabble word?: LAM is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points.
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, LAMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.