01 Word definition

hammer

6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants

Is HAMMER a word?

Yes. HAMMER is a 6-letter noun. the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell HAMMER?

H-A-M-M-E-R

HAMMER contains 6 letters, begins with H, and ends with R.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled

2noun

  1. a hand tool with a heavy rigid head and a handle; used to deliver an impulsive force by striking

Synonyms
cock
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score13points
Words With Friends14points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is HAMMER spelled?

H1A2M3M4E5R6
Starts withHAMFirst 3 letters
Ends withMERLast 3 letters
Unique letters5Repeats M
Vowel balance2 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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About HAMMER.

How do you spell HAMMER?

HAMMER is spelled H-A-M-M-E-R. It contains 6 letters.