Cams

4 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of cam; rotating mechanical parts that convert rotary motion to linear motion.

“The engine's cams control the valve timing.”

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Synonyms

gears mechanisms

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Less common word ending in MS.

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points; good for using M and S tiles.

Words Related to Cams

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “cams” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

bams cabs cads cals camb came camp cans caps cars cass cats caus caws cays coms cwms dams gams hams jams

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “cams”.

acmes calms camas cames camis camps camus chams chasm clams comas crams cymas icasm maces machs macks marcs micas musca scamp scams scaum scram

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