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Lament

Yes, lament is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble.

What does lament mean?

noun

  1. a cry of sorrow and grief their pitiful laments could be heard throughout the ward
  2. a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person
  3. a mournful poem; a lament for the dead

verb

  1. express grief verbally we lamented the death of the child
  2. regret strongly I deplore this hostile action

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for lament

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants2 / 4
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of lament

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Frequently asked questions

Is lament a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Lament 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 lament worth in Scrabble?

Lament is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does lament mean?

Lament means: a cry of sorrow and grief.