Is “Abeam” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
ABEAM
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Unavailable

Meaning of Abeam

/ə.ˈbiːm/

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

    The island was directly abeam of us.

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

preposition
  1. 1.Alongside.

    She came abeam the crippled ship.