What does DAM mean?

Pronunciation
/dæm/
Letters
3
Scrabble score
6
Words With Friends score
7
How common
Common

Meaning

noun

  1. a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
  2. a metric unit of length equal to ten meters
  3. female parent of an animal especially domestic livestock

verb

  1. obstruct with, or as if with, a dam“dam the gorges of the Yangtse River”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

dams7dames8dammed12damming13

Anagrams of DAM

Words inside DAM

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

ad3 am4ma4

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Questions

Is DAM a valid word in word games?

DAM 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 DAM worth?

DAM is worth 6 points with Scrabble letter values and 7 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from DAM?

3 other words, including AM, AD and MA.