Amalgam
Yes, amalgam is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
What does amalgam mean?
noun
- an alloy of mercury with another metal (usually silver) used by dentists to fill cavities in teeth; except for iron and platinum all metals dissolve in mercury and chemists refer to the resulting mercury mixtures as amalgams
- a combination or blend of diverse things
his theory is an amalgam of earlier ideas
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Word facts
| Letters | 7 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 3 / 4 |
| Scrabble points | 12 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of amalgam
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters AMALGAM.
Words you can make from amalgam
Frequently asked questions
Is amalgam a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Amalgam is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is amalgam worth in Scrabble?
Amalgam is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does amalgam mean?
Amalgam means: an alloy of mercury with another metal (usually silver) used by dentists to fill cavities in teeth; except for iron and platinum all metals dissolve in mercury and chemists refer to the resulting mercury mixtures as amalgams.