six-letter word · 13 points
Is HAMPER a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HAMPER is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a verb and a noun, most often meaning “prevent the progress or free movement of”.
Quick answer
Is HAMPER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. HAMPER is a valid 6-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
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- Letters
- 6
- Scrabble
- 13 pts
- Words With Friends
- 14 pts
- Anagrams
- 0
- Familiarity
- 100th percentile
HAMPER meaning and definition
HAMPER has 4 common senses and works as a verb and a noun. The most common meaning is listed first.
HAMPER as a verb
- Prevent the progress or free movement of.
- Put at a disadvantage.
HAMPER as a noun
- A restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner).
- A basket usually with a cover.
HAMPER Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
HAMPER scores 13 in Scrabble and 14 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is H, worth 4 in Scrabble.
Letter-by-letter tile values
| Letter | Scrabble | Words With Friends |
|---|---|---|
| H | 4 | 3 |
| A | 1 | 1 |
| M | 3 | 4 |
| P | 3 | 4 |
| E | 1 | 1 |
| R | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 13 | 14 |
HAMPER on premium squares
On a double word square HAMPER scores 26 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 39. Putting H on a triple letter square instead adds 8 points. That makes it a high-value word worth holding for a premium square rather than spending on a plain one. At 6 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.
Anagrams of HAMPER
No other word uses exactly the letters in HAMPER.
Unscramble HAMPER: 77 words from its letters
The letters H, A, M, P, E, R make 77 shorter words, up to 5 letters long. Most common first.
- arm5
- heap9
- ram5
- map7
- harp9
- rap5
- ape5
- hem8
- mar5
- ramp8
- rape6
- harm9
- ream6
- par5
- ham8
- hare7
- ear3
- hear7
- perm8
- ma4
- reap6
- amp7
- era3
- mare6
- pa4
- pare6
- pea5
- pear6
- am4
- ar2
- em4
- er2
- hap8
- he5
- hemp11
- re2
- rem5
- rep5
- rhea7
- harem10
- ahem9
- aper6
- are3
- ea2
- epha9
- ha5
- haem9
- hame9
- hep8
- herm9
- hm7
- me4
- pe4
- pram8
- raphe10
- ae2
- ah5
- ame5
- eh5
- erm5
- hae6
- hepar10
- her6
- herma10
- mae5
- meh8
- pah8
- pam7
- peh8
- per5
- phare10
- pharm12
- pre5
- prem8
- rah6
- reh6
- remap9
Words like HAMPER
One-letter changes to HAMPER, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Change one letter in HAMPER
- hammer13
- tamper10
- camper12
- damper11
- pamper12
- harper11
- vamper13
- humper13
- lamper10
- ramper10
Add one letter to HAMPER
- champer16
- hampers14
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HAMPER word facts
HAMPER is a 6-letter word with 6 distinct letters: 2 vowels (A and E) and 4 consonants. It starts with H and ends with R. By corpus frequency, HAMPER is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
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HAMPER Scrabble word FAQ
Is HAMPER a Scrabble word?
Yes. HAMPER is a valid 6-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does HAMPER mean?
HAMPER is used as a verb and a noun. Its most common meaning is “prevent the progress or free movement of”.
How many points is HAMPER worth in Scrabble?
HAMPER is worth 13 points in Scrabble: H (4) + A (1) + M (3) + P (3) + E (1) + R (1). On a double word square it scores 26, and on a triple word square 39.
How many points is HAMPER in Words With Friends?
HAMPER is worth 14 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
Does HAMPER have any anagrams?
No. No other word uses exactly the letters in HAMPER, but 77 shorter words can be made from them.
What words can you make from the letters in HAMPER?
You can make 77 shorter words from the letters in HAMPER, including ARM, HEAP, RAM and MAP.
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