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Is DAMP a Scrabble Word?

Yes, DAMP is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as an adjective, a noun and a verb, most often meaning “slightly wet”.

Quick answer

Is DAMP a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. DAMP is a valid 4-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.

Checked against this site’s open English word list. Tournament play uses the official NWL or Collins lists, which can differ on rare words and inflections.

Letters
4
Scrabble
9 pts
Words With Friends
11 pts
Anagrams
0
Familiarity
99th percentile

DAMP meaning and definition

DAMP has 4 common senses and works as an adjective, a noun and a verb. The most common meaning is listed first.

DAMP as an adjective

  1. Slightly wet.

DAMP as a noun

  1. A slight wetness.

DAMP as a verb

  1. Deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping.
  2. Restrain or discourage.

DAMP Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

DAMP scores 9 in Scrabble and 11 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is M, worth 3 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
D22
A11
M34
P34
Total911

DAMP on premium squares

On a double word square DAMP scores 18 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 27. Putting M on a triple letter square instead adds 6 points. Its middling value makes it a flexible play for scoring steadily without breaking up a strong rack. At 4 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.

Anagrams of DAMP

No other word uses exactly the letters in DAMP.

Unscramble DAMP: 12 words from its letters

The letters D, A, M, P make 12 shorter words, up to 3 letters long. Most common first.

  • map7
  • pad6
  • dam6
  • mad6
  • ma4
  • ad3
  • amp7
  • pa4
  • am4
  • da3
  • dap6
  • pam7

Words like DAMP

One-letter changes to DAMP, useful for word ladders and board hooks.

Change one letter in DAMP

Add one letter to DAMP

  • damps10
  • dampy13

Remove one letter from DAMP

  • dam6
  • amp7
  • dap6

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DAMP word facts

DAMP is a 4-letter word with 4 distinct letters: 1 vowel (A) and 3 consonants. It starts with D and ends with P. By corpus frequency, DAMP is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

Holding the letters D, A, M, P on your rack? The word unscrambler lists every word they make, sorted by score, and the anagram solver finds words that use all 4 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.

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DAMP Scrabble word FAQ

Is DAMP a Scrabble word?

Yes. DAMP is a valid 4-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does DAMP mean?

DAMP is used as an adjective, a noun and a verb. Its most common meaning is “slightly wet”.

How many points is DAMP worth in Scrabble?

DAMP is worth 9 points in Scrabble: D (2) + A (1) + M (3) + P (3). On a double word square it scores 18, and on a triple word square 27.

How many points is DAMP in Words With Friends?

DAMP is worth 11 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

Does DAMP have any anagrams?

No. No other word uses exactly the letters in DAMP, but 12 shorter words can be made from them.

What words can you make from the letters in DAMP?

You can make 12 shorter words from the letters in DAMP, including MAP, PAD, DAM and MAD.

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