Is FUME a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FUME is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does FUME mean?
- verb
be mad, angry, or furious
- noun
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
- verb
emit a cloud of fine particles
“The chimney was fuming”
- verb
treat with fumes, expose to fumes, especially with the aim of disinfecting or eradicating pests
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
4
Letters
F (4) + U (1) + M (3) + E (1) = 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 FUME
Single letters that turn FUME into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from FUME
The 9 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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