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Is DUMB a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DUMB is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DUMB mean?

  1. adjective

    slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

    “so dense he never understands anything I say to him”

  2. adjective

    temporarily incapable of speaking

    “struck dumb”

  3. adjective

    lacking the power of human speech

    “dumb animals”

  4. adjective

    unable to speak because of hereditary deafness

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

4

Letters

D (2) + U (1) + M (3) + B (3) = 9 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 DUMB

Single letters that turn DUMB 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

Words you can make from DUMB

The 7 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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