Is “Hampers” a Scrabble word?

1. 1.A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals

   “a clothes hamper”

2. 2.(uncommon except in) A wicker or plastic basket specifically for holding laundry (from clothes hamper), as opposed to a covered wicker basket which is a true hamper

1. 1.To put into a hamper.

   “Competition pigeons are hampered for the truck trip to the point of release where the race back starts.”

1. 1.A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes.

2. 2.Articles ordinarily indispensable, but in the way at certain times.

1. 1.To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle

2. 2.To impede in motion or progress.

Synonyms: embarrass, encumber, hinder, ensnare, inveigle