HAMMER
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is HAMMER a Scrabble word?
Yes. HAMMER is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (6 letters, 13 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
a power tool for drilling rocks
- the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows); "the sudden hammer of fists caught him off guard"; "the pounding of feet on the hallway"
- a hand tool with a heavy rigid head and a handle; used to deliver an impulsive force by striking
- a power tool for drilling rocks
- a striker that is covered in felt and that causes the piano strings to vibrate
- the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
- a heavy metal sphere attached to a flexible wire; used in the hammer throw
- a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes, kettledrums, marimbas, glockenspiels, etc.
- the ossicle attached to the eardrum
- beat with or as if with a hammer; "hammer the metal flat"
- create by hammering; "hammer the silver into a bowl"; "forge a pair of tongues"
Synonyms
pound, hammering, pounding, power hammer, cock, mallet, malleus, forge
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
HAMMER scores 13 points before board multipliers.
- H = 4
- A = 1
- M = 3
- M = 3
- E = 1
- R = 1
Letter counts: A×1, E×1, H×1, M×2, R×1
HAMMER has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
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Crossword relevance
HAMMER is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, starts with H, ends with R, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "HAMMER — a power tool for drilling rocks" (13 Scrabble points).
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Complete word guide
HAMMER is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is HAMMER a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
HAMMER (noun): the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows); "the sudden hammer of fists caught him off guard"; "the pounding of feet on the hallway". Additional senses: a hand tool with a heavy rigid head and a handle; used to deliver an impulsive force by striking; a power tool for drilling rocks; a striker that is covered in felt and that causes the piano strings to vibrate.
In standard Scrabble scoring, HAMMER totals 13 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. HAMMER relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
HAMMER is 6 letters long, begins with H, ends with R, and sorts to the alphagram AEHMMR. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so HAMMER is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 2 vowels, 4 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 6-letter entries, HAMMER ranks by raw score (13 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include QUIZZY, BEZAZZ, PIZAZZ, ZAQQUM; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, HAMMER carries 2 vowels and 4 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on H or R are common study angles; browse words starting with H and words ending with R to rehearse parallel sets.
HAMMER is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, starts with H, ends with R, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 6-letter entries like HAMMER frequently cross shorter words; knowing that HAMMER contains A, E, H, M, R helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as h????r to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside HAMMER include MM, AM, HA — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: H, A, M, E, R. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble hammer directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 13 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat HAMMER as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "HAMMER — a power tool for drilling rocks" (13 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is HAMMER a valid Scrabble word?
- HAMMER is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (6 letters, 13 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is HAMMER worth in Scrabble?
- HAMMER is worth 13 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: a power tool for drilling rocks. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does HAMMER mean?
- HAMMER (noun): the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows); "the sudden hammer of fists caught him off guard"; "the pounding of feet on the hallway". Additional senses: a hand tool with a heavy rigid head and a handle; used to deliver an impulsive force by striking; a power tool for drilling rocks; a striker that is covered in felt and that causes the piano strings to vibrate. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of HAMMER?
- HAMMER scores 13 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 6-letter words.
- Does HAMMER have anagrams?
- HAMMER has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in HAMMER?
- HAMMER has 6 letters, starts with H, ends with R, and uses the alphagram AEHMMR (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find HAMMER?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 6-letter results or "contains" patterns that match HAMMER. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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