15 Words Ending in DAM
The ending DAM appears in 15 words, from 3-letter words up to 10 letters. The biggest cluster is 7-letter words with 6 entries. Average word length: 7.1 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 DAM: COFFERDAM (20 pts), QUONDAM (19 pts), COMMENDAM (18 pts), PAPPADAM (17 pts), TARMACADAM (17 pts). The shortest is DAM (3 letters) and the longest is TARMACADAM (10 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with BOT.
Notable words: MADAM — a courteous form of address for a woman [n, v].; BELDAM — an old woman, esp.; BEMADAM — to call by the title of madam [v].; GRANDDAM — dam's or sire's dam [n]. Browse words ending in MOB for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in DAM?
COFFERDAM scores 20 points. Runner-up: QUONDAM at 19 points. See words starting with D for more high-value options.
How many words end in DAM?
Our dictionary has 15 words that end in DAM. They range from 3 to 10 letters, with 7-letter words being the most common (6).
What is the shortest word that ends in DAM?
DAM at just 3 letters. It means: to build an embankment to retain water [v].