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GAMMON

/ˈɡæmən/

6-letter word · 11 Scrabble points · 15 Words With Friends points

G 2
A 1
M 3
M 3
O 1
N 1

Meaning of GAMMON

noun
  1. A cut of quick-cured pork leg.
verb
  1. To cure bacon by salting.
noun
  1. A victory in backgammon achieved when the opponent has not borne off a single stone.
  2. Backgammon (the game itself).
verb
  1. To beat by a gammon (without the opponent bearing off a stone).
noun
  1. A rope fastening a bowsprit to the stem of a ship (usually called a gammoning).
verb
  1. To lash with ropes (on a ship).
noun
  1. Chatter, ridiculous nonsense.
verb
  1. To deceive; to lie plausibly to.
noun
  1. A middle-aged or older right-wing, reactionary white man, or such men collectively.
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About the word GAMMON

Is "GAMMON" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "GAMMON" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "GAMMON" worth?

In Scrabble, "GAMMON" is worth 11 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 15 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 33.

What does "GAMMON" mean?

A cut of quick-cured pork leg.

Does "GAMMON" have any anagrams?

No, "GAMMON" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.