ABEAM

/ə.ˈbiːm/

5-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 11 Words With Friends points

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Meaning of ABEAM

adjective
  1. Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft.
    "The island was directly abeam of us."
adverb
  1. On the beam; at a right angle to the centerline or keel of a vessel or aircraft; being at a bearing approximately 090 Degrees or 270 Degrees relative.
  2. Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft.
preposition
  1. Alongside.
    "She came abeam the crippled ship."
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Anagrams of ABEAM

ameba9

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About the word ABEAM

Is "ABEAM" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "ABEAM" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "ABEAM" worth?

In Scrabble, "ABEAM" is worth 9 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 11 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 27.

What does "ABEAM" mean?

Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft.

What are the anagrams of "ABEAM"?

1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as ABEAM: AMEBA.