SHAM
/ʃæm/
4-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of SHAM
noun
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A fake; an imitation that purports to be genuine.
"The time-share deal was a sham."
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Trickery, hoaxing.
"A con-man must be skilled in the arts of sham and deceit."
verb
- To deceive, cheat, lie.
- To obtrude by fraud or imposition.
adjective
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Intended to deceive; false.
"It was only a sham wedding: they didn't care much for one another, but wanted their parents to stop hassling them."
- Counterfeit; unreal
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Anagrams of SHAM
hams9
mash9
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About the word SHAM
Is "SHAM" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "SHAM" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "SHAM" worth?
In Scrabble, "SHAM" is worth 9 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 27.
What does "SHAM" mean?
A fake; an imitation that purports to be genuine.
What are the anagrams of "SHAM"?
2 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as SHAM: HAMS, MASH.