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3 Letter Words Containing AM

There are 21+ three letter words with AM in our English dictionary. Every three-letter AM word below is valid in the Scrabble (TWL and SOWPODS), Wordle, and Words With Friends dictionaries, sortable and ready for your next puzzle. You can also browse all words with AM.

Popular 3-Letter Words With AM

dam 6
ama 5
ame 5
ami 5
amp 7
amu 5
bam 7
cam 7
gam 6
ham 8
jam 12
kam 9

All 3-Letter Words With AM (17 words)

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How Common is AM as a Middle 3 Letter word?

There are 21 3-letter words containing AM in English. The average Scrabble score here is 6.5, with -M endings dominating (76% of them).

Total Words
21
Avg Scrabble Score
6.5
Most Common Ending (76%)
M

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3 Letter Words with AM are often very useful for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. Word Finder by WordTips gives you a list of words ordered by their word game points of your choice. You might also be interested in 3 Letter Words starting with AM.

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Highest-Scoring 3-Letter AM-Words in Scrabble

jam 12
kam 9
ham 8
yam 8
fam 8
bam 7

What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that contains AM?

12 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that contains AM is jam with a total of 12 points.

J 8
A 1
M 3
verb 1. make (fruit) into jam
verb 2. squeeze or pack tightly into a specified space
Synonyms:
stuffshoveforceramthrustwedgepresspushsticksqueezecompressconfinecrampacksandwichinsertcrowdpackpilepresssqueezecram
verb 3. become or make unable to move or work due to a part seizing up or becoming stuck
Synonyms:
stickbecome stuckcatchseize (up)become immobilizedbecome unable to movebecome fixedbecome wedgedbecome lodgedbecome trappedimmobilizeparalysedisablecripple
verb 4. improvise with other musicians, especially in jazz or blues
noun 1. a sweet food made from fruit and sugar boiled to a thick consistency, often eaten spread on bread
Synonyms:
preserveconservejellymarmalade
noun 2. an instance of a thing seizing or becoming stuck
noun 3. an awkward situation or predicament
Synonyms:
predicamentplighttricky situationticklish situationawkward situationspot of troublebit of botherdifficultyproblempuzzlequandarydilemmamuddlemessquagmiremireimbrogliomare's nestdire straits
noun 4. an improvised performance by a group of musicians, especially in jazz or blues

FAQ 3 Letter Words With AM

  • How many 3 letter words containing AM are in the English dictionary?

    There are 21 3-letter words in the English dictionary that contain AM. The average Scrabble score across them is 6.5.

  • Are there any rare 3 letter words containing AM worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon 3-letter words like "jam", "ram", "gam", "bam" contain AM and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "jam" is worth 12 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common 3 letter words containing AM?

    Everyday 3-letter words containing AM include "dam", "ama", "ame", "ami", "amp".

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