LAME
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Definition
Pronunciation: //leɪm//
adj
- (especially of an animal) Unable to walk properly because of a problem with one's feet or legs."With the years, this horse has little by little gone lame."
- (especially of an animal) Unable to walk properly because of a problem with one's feet or legs.
- (especially of an animal) Unable to walk properly because of a problem with one's feet or legs."a lame man"
- (by extension, dated) Hobbling; limping; inefficient; imperfect."a lame endeavour"
verb
- (transitive) To cause (a person or animal) to become lame."And if you don't want to lame your horse, you must look sharp and get them [stones stuck in hooves] out quickly."
noun
- (prison slang) A stupid or undesirable person."You lames tryna clone my style and run wit it."
noun
- (in the plural) A set of joined overlapping metal plates.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 6 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 8 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'LAME'?
The word LAME is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
L1
A1
M3
E1
Total: 6 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'LAME'?
The word LAME is worth 8 points in Words With Friends.
L2
A1
M4
E1
Total: 8 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.