Play SAMBAO Strategically

44 valid words • Unscramble SAMBAO for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for SAMBAO

Best Short Plays
AMBO (8pt)BAMS (8pt)MOBS (8pt)ABAS (6pt)ABOS (6pt)AMAS (6pt)BAAS (6pt)BOAS (6pt)
High-Value Long Plays
ABOMAS (10pt)
Scores
Scrabble: 10 pts
WWF: 12 pts
Valid: No

Complete Word List — 44 Words

6-letter 1 words Best: ABOMAS (10pt)

ABOMAS10pt

5-letter 5 words Best: ABOMA (9pt)

ABOMA9ptAMBOS9ptSAMBA9ptSAMBO9ptOMASA7pt

4-letter 10 words Best: AMBO (8pt)

AMBO8ptBAMS8ptMOBS8ptABAS6ptABOS6ptAMAS6ptBAAS6ptBOAS6ptMOAS6ptSOMA6pt

3-letter 17 words Best: BAM (7pt)

BAM7ptMOB7ptABA5ptABO5ptABS5ptAMA5ptBAA5ptBAS5ptBOA5ptBOS5ptMAS5ptMOA5ptMOS5ptOMS5ptSAB5ptSOB5ptAAS3pt

2-letter 11 words Best: AB (4pt)

AB4ptAM4ptBA4ptBO4ptMA4ptMO4ptOM4ptAA2ptAS2ptOS2ptSO2pt

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About the Word SAMBAO

  • Letters: 6
  • Scrabble score: 10 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 12 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: No
  • Valid in Words With Friends: No
  • Words found: 44

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play SAMBAO in Scrabble?
SAMBAO itself isn't valid in Scrabble, but you can use its letters to form 44 other words.
What is the difference in score for SAMBAO between Scrabble and WWF?
The letters of SAMBAO can form 44 words — scores vary by word.
What is the best short word from SAMBAO?
AMBO (8 pts) is a strong short play from SAMBAO.

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