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Tamale

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

What does tamale mean?

noun

  1. corn and cornmeal dough stuffed with a meat mixture then wrapped in corn husks and steamed

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants3 / 3
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of tamale

  • malate
  • meatal

Words you can make from tamale

Unscramble TAMALE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is tamale a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Tamale 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 tamale worth in Scrabble?

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

What does tamale mean?

Tamale means: corn and cornmeal dough stuffed with a meat mixture then wrapped in corn husks and steamed.