Scam
4 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A dishonest scheme or trick designed to deceive people and obtain money or other benefits through fraud.
“Thousands of people fell victim to the online scam before the perpetrators were finally caught.”
Pronunciation
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/skæm/
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S-C-A-M uses four distinct high-frequency letters, a reliable guess to eliminate common letter options
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Worth 8 points, the M adds good value and SCAMS provides an easy S hook for further scoring
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