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Is ALUM a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ALUM is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ALUM mean?

  1. noun

    a white crystalline double sulfate of aluminum: the ammonium double sulfate of aluminum

  2. noun

    a white crystalline double sulfate of aluminum: the potassium double sulfate of aluminum

  3. noun

    a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university)

  4. noun

    a double sulphate of aluminum and potassium that is used as an astringent (among other things)

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
6
Words With Friends
9
Letters
4

A (1) + L (1) + U (1) + M (3) = 6 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for ALUM

Single letters that turn ALUM into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Anagrams of ALUM

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from ALUM

The 11 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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