1noun
something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
01 Word definition
sham
4 letters · 1 vowel · 3 consonants
Is SHAM a word?
Yes. SHAM is a 4-letter noun. something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
S-H-A-MHow do you spell SHAM?
SHAM contains 4 letters, begins with S, and ends with M.
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2noun
a person who makes deceitful pretenses
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗fakeposticheimposterimpostorpretenderfakerfraud
02 Letter breakdown
How is SHAM spelled?
S1H2A3M4
03 Word-game status
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Scrabble
Base tile value: 9 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About SHAM.
How do you spell SHAM?
SHAM is spelled S-H-A-M. It contains 4 letters.