Unscramble SACHEMS: 103 words from the letters S A C H E M S

The letters S A C H E M S can be rearranged into 103 different words. The exact anagrams come first, followed by every shorter word you can build from the same tiles, from the longest down to the two-letter plays. Common words such as SHAME, EACH and CAME appear near the top of each group. The highest-scoring option is SACHEMS at 14 points before any board multiplier.

How to use this page

Scan the longest group for the best plays, then the shorter groups for words that fit tight spots. Every chip shows a classic tile score; the quick facts pick out the top ten.

Tips

If your real rack has a blank, add a question mark to the letters in the search box and the tool will show which words the blank unlocks, with the substituted letter underlined. A blank is worth far more than any single tile, so aim it at a long word or a premium square rather than a quick two-letter play. When two words need the blank for different letters, prefer the one where the blank replaces a low-value letter, since the blank itself scores nothing.

Questions

Which of these words are the most common?

SHAME, EACH and CAME are among the most familiar. Words in everyday use are sorted first within each length group and the very common ones carry a small dot.

Are all of these words valid in word games?

They are all in the ENABLE list, which most word-game helpers use, but each game has its own dictionary. Check any unfamiliar word against the rules of the game you are playing.