Play SHAMES Strategically

59 valid words • Unscramble SHAMES for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for SHAMES

Best Short Plays
AHEM (9pt)HAEM (9pt)HAME (9pt)HAMS (9pt)HEMS (9pt)MASH (9pt)MESH (9pt)SHAM (9pt)
High-Value Long Plays
MASHES (11pt)SHAMES (11pt)
Scores
Scrabble: 11 pts
WWF: 11 pts
Valid: Yes

Complete Word List — 59 Words

6-letter 2 words Best: MASHES (11pt)

MASHES11ptSHAMES11pt

5-letter 10 words Best: HAEMS (10pt)

HAEMS10ptHAMES10ptSHAME10ptSHAMS10ptSMASH10ptASHES8ptSHEAS8ptMASSE7ptMESAS7ptSEAMS7pt

4-letter 19 words Best: AHEM (9pt)

AHEM9ptHAEM9ptHAME9ptHAMS9ptHEMS9ptMASH9ptMESH9ptSHAM9ptHAES7ptSASH7ptSHEA7ptSHES7ptMAES6ptMASS6ptMESA6ptMESS6ptSAME6ptSEAM6ptSEAS4pt

3-letter 15 words Best: HAM (8pt)

HAM8ptHEM8ptASH6ptHAE6ptHAS6ptHES6ptSHA6ptSHE6ptEMS5ptMAE5ptMAS5ptASS3ptESS3ptSAE3ptSEA3pt

2-letter 13 words Best: HM (7pt)

HM7ptAH5ptEH5ptHA5ptHE5ptSH5ptAM4ptEM4ptMA4ptME4ptAE2ptAS2ptES2pt

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About the Word SHAMES

  • Letters: 6
  • Scrabble score: 11 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 11 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: Yes
  • Valid in Words With Friends: Yes
  • Words found: 59

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play SHAMES in Scrabble?
Play SHAMES directly for 11 points, or use its letters to form 59 other words for better board placement.
What is the difference in score for SHAMES between Scrabble and WWF?
SHAMES scores 11 pts in Scrabble and 11 pts in Words With Friends.
What is the best short word from SHAMES?
AHEM (9 pts) is a strong short play from SHAMES.

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