Words Starting With SAM

122 words start with SAM. Scores range up to 21 points (SAMIZDATS), averaging 11.3 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.

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A surface-to-air missile, or a system for launching them.

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A Sufi spiritual ceremony with music, dance, and chanting.

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Alternative form of saman, a type of tropical tree.

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Plural of SAMAAN.

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The highest state of meditation in Hinduism and Buddhism, achieving unity.

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Plural of SAMADHI.

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A tropical American tree with ornamental foliage.

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Plural of SAMAN.

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A winged fruit, as found on ash, elm, or maple trees.

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Plural of SAMARA.

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Shaped like a samara, or winged fruit.

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A native or inhabitant of Samaria.

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Plural of SAMARITAN.

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A silvery metallic chemical element (symbol Sm), atomic number 62.

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Plural of SAMARIUM.

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A black, radioactive mineral containing rare earths, found in pegmatites.

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Plural of SAMARSKITE.

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Plural of SAMA.

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A lively Brazilian dance.

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Past tense of SAMBA.

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Present participle of SAMBA.

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A spicy relish or condiment made from chili peppers and other ingredients.

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Plural of SAMBAL.

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A large Southeast Asian deer with three-tined antlers.

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Plural of SAMBAR.

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Plural of SAMBA.

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A large Asian deer with antlers and a mane.

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Plural of SAMBHAR.

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Variant spelling of sambar, a large Asian deer.

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Plural of SAMBHUR.

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A derogatory term for a black person.

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Plural of samboe; a type of pastry or small pie.

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Plural of SAMBO.

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An Italian anise-flavored liqueur, often served with coffee beans.

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Plural of SAMBUCA.

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An ancient stringed instrument resembling a harp.

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Plural of SAMBUKE.

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Alternative form of sambar, a type of deer.

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Plural of SAMBUR.

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Identical; not different.

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Alternative spelling of samekh, a Hebrew letter.

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Plural of samech, a Hebrew letter.

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Alternative form of samekh, a Hebrew letter.

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The 15th letter of the Hebrew alphabet.

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Plural of SAMEKH.

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Plural of SAMEK.

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Alternative form of sammel.

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Similar or monotonous, lacking variety.

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A type of cloth or fabric.

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The quality of being identical or monotonously uniform.

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Plural of SAMENESS.

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Plural of SAME.

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Lacking variety; monotonous.

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The quality of being monotonously similar.

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Plural of SAMEYNESS.

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Archaic form of samfu, a type of Chinese garment.

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Plural of SAMFOO.

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A Chinese suit with a high-necked, tasseled shirt and trousers.

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Plural of SAMFU.

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A hot, dry desert wind, also known as simoom.

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How many words starting with sam are there?

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SAMIZDATS scores 21 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.