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Shame

Yes, shame is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does shame mean?

noun

  1. a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
  2. a state of dishonor one mistake brought shame to all his family
  3. an unfortunate development it's a pity he couldn't do it

verb

  1. bring shame or dishonor upon he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime
  2. compel through a sense of shame She shamed him into making amends
  3. cause to be ashamed

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for shame

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants2 / 3
Scrabble points10
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of shame

  • hames
  • haems

Words you can make from shame

Unscramble SHAME for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is shame a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Shame 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 shame worth in Scrabble?

Shame is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does shame mean?

Shame means: a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt.

Could shame be a Wordle answer?

Shame is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.