SHAME
10
Definition
Pronunciation: //ʃeɪm//
intj
- (South Africa) Expressing sympathy."Shame, you poor thing, you must be cold!"
adj
- (Australian Aboriginal) Feeling shame; ashamed."She says that she doesn't touch them, this is important, sometimes maybe a handshake may make them more shame, that is shy or embarrassed."
verb
- (transitive) To cause to feel shame."I was shamed by the teacher's public disapproval."
- (transitive) To cover with reproach or ignominy; to dishonor; to disgrace."And with fowle cowardize his carcas ſhame,"
- (transitive) To denounce as having done something shameful; to criticize with the intent or effect of causing a feeling of shame."Stop shaming others about their food choices."
- (transitive) To drive or compel by shame."The politician was shamed into resigning."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 10 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 10 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- Yes
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'SHAME'?
The word SHAME is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
S1
H4
A1
M3
E1
Total: 10 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'SHAME'?
The word SHAME is worth 10 points in Words With Friends.
S1
H3
A1
M4
E1
Total: 10 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.