What does BLAME mean?

Pronunciation
/bleɪm/
Letters
5
Scrabble score
9
Words With Friends score
12
How common
Common

Meaning

verb

  1. put or pin the blame on
  2. harass with constant criticism“Don't always pick on your little brother”
  3. attribute responsibility to“We blamed the accident on her”

noun

  1. an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed“his incrimination was based on my testimony”
  2. a reproach for some lapse or misdeed“he took the blame for it”

adjective

  1. expletives used informally as intensifiers“he's a blasted idiot”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

blamer10blames10blaming12

Anagrams of BLAME

amble9

Words inside BLAME

35 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

able6 bale6 balm8beam8 lamb8 lame6 male6 meal6 alb5ale3 bal5bam7 bel5elm5lab5 lam5lea3mae5mel5ab4 ae2al2am4ba4be4 el2 em4 la2 ma4 me4

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Questions

Is BLAME a valid word in word games?

BLAME is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is BLAME worth?

BLAME is worth 9 points with Scrabble letter values and 12 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from BLAME?

35 other words, including BE, ME, AM and ABLE.