11 Words Ending in HAM
The ending HAM appears in 11 words, from 3-letter words up to 8 letters. The biggest cluster is 4-letter words with 3 entries. Average word length: 5.5 letters.
Words ending in M come from many sources: rhythm (Greek), album (Latin), team and dream (Old English), algorithm (Arabic). Crossword puzzles love the -ism and -asm endings.
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that end in HAM: BRECHAM (16 pts), BROUGHAM (16 pts), FULHAM (14 pts), GINGHAM (14 pts), DIRHAM (12 pts). The shortest is HAM (3 letters) and the longest is BROUGHAM (8 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with VE.
Notable words: CHAM — (obsolete) a prince or chief; a governor [n].; OGHAM — a 6th century Irish writing alphabet [n].; DIRHAM — a Middle Eastern coin [n].; BRECHAM — a horse-collar [n]. Browse words ending in AXIS for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in HAM?
BRECHAM scores 16 points. Runner-up: BROUGHAM at 16 points. See words starting with ZOA for more high-value options.
How many words end in HAM?
Our dictionary has 11 words that end in HAM. They range from 3 to 8 letters, with 4-letter words being the most common (3).
What is the shortest word that ends in HAM?
HAM at just 3 letters. It means: to overact [v].