Is “Aim” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
AIM
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
Valid

Meaning of Aim

/eɪm/

noun
  1. 1.The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, or object, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, such as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it.

    Take time with the aim of your gun.

  2. 2.The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be attained or affected.

  3. 3.Intention or goal

    My number one aim in life is to make money to make my parents, siblings and kids happy.

Synonyms: aspiration, design, end, ettle, intention, mint

verb
  1. 1.To point or direct a missile, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it

    He aimed at the target, but the arrow flew straight over it.

  2. 2.To direct the intention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor;—followed by at, or by an infinitive

    to aim at a pass

  3. 3.To direct or point (e.g. a weapon), at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object

    She aimed a punch at her ex-boyfriend.