6-Letter Words Starting With SHAM
- 10 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
Popular 6-Letter Words Starting With SHAM
The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.
All 6-Letter Words Starting With SHAM 10 words
How common is SHAM at the start of six-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 10 six-letter words that start with SHAM. They average 12.1 points, the best is SHAMMY (16 points) and 40% end in S.
- Total words
- 10
- Average Scrabble score
- 12.1
- out of 16 max
- Everyday words
- 20%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- S
- 40% of words
Most common last letters
- s 40%
- y 20%
- a 10%
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring six-letter word that starts with SHAM
s 1h 4a 1m 3m 3y 4
S 1 + H 4 + A 1 + M 3 + M 3 + Y 4 = 16 points
- Double word
- 32 pts
- Triple word
- 48 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
shammy
- nouna soft suede leather formerly from the skin of the chamois antelope but now from sheepskin
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How many six-letter words that start with SHAM are there?
There are 10 six-letter words that start with SHAM in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.
What is the highest-scoring six-letter word that starts with SHAM?
SHAMMY is worth 16 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are SHAMOY (14), SHAMBA (13), SHAMED (12).
What are some common six-letter words that start with SHAM?
Everyday examples include SHAMES, SHAMAN, SHAMED. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.
Which rare six-letter words that start with SHAM score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include SHAMMY (16), SHAMOY (14), SHAMBA (13), SHAMAS (11). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.