01 Word definition

lame

4 letters · 2 vowels · 2 consonants

Is LAME a word?

Yes. LAME is a 4-letter noun. someone who doesn't understand what is going on Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell LAME?

L-A-M-E

LAME contains 4 letters, begins with L, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. someone who doesn't understand what is going on

2noun

  1. a fabric interwoven with threads of metal

    she wore a gold lame dress
Synonyms
square
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score6points
Words With Friends8points
Word length4letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is LAME spelled?

L1A2M3E4
Starts withLAMFirst 3 letters
Ends withAMELast 3 letters
Unique letters4No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 2Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

Can you play LAME?

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About LAME.

How do you spell LAME?

LAME is spelled L-A-M-E. It contains 4 letters.