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Is CHUM a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CHUM is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CHUM mean?

  1. noun

    a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

  2. noun

    bait consisting of chopped fish and fish oils that are dumped overboard to attract fish

  3. noun

    a large Pacific salmon with small spots on its back; an important food fish

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

11

Scrabble

13

Words With Friends

4

Letters

C (3) + H (4) + U (1) + M (3) = 11 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 CHUM

Single letters that turn CHUM 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 hooks2

Anagrams of CHUM

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from CHUM

The 7 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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