6 Words Ending in TAM
The ending TAM appears in 6 words, from 3-letter words up to 11 letters. The biggest cluster is 6-letter words with 2 entries. Average word length: 7.5 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 TAM: CAPROLACTAM (19 pts), INTRAVITAM (15 pts), PIRACETAM (15 pts), BANTAM (10 pts), LACTAM (10 pts). The shortest is TAM (3 letters) and the longest is CAPROLACTAM (11 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with JEN.
Notable words: BANTAM — a small variety of the common domestic fowl [n].; PIRACETAM — a drug used to treat muscle spasm [n]. Browse words ending in FETA for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in TAM?
CAPROLACTAM scores 19 points. Runner-up: INTRAVITAM at 15 points. See words starting with COX for more high-value options.
How many words end in TAM?
Our dictionary has 6 words that end in TAM. They range from 3 to 11 letters, with 6-letter words being the most common (2).
What is the shortest word that ends in TAM?
TAM at just 3 letters. It means: a tight-fitting Scottish cap [n].