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Is BUM a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, BUM is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does BUM mean?

  1. noun

    a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

    “only a rotter would do that”

  2. noun

    a vagrant

    “a homeless tramp”

  3. verb

    ask for and get free; be a parasite

  4. noun

    person who does no work

    “a lazy bum”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

7

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

3

Letters

B (3) + U (1) + M (3) = 7 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 BUM

Single letters that turn BUM 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 hooks3

Words you can make from BUM

The 2 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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