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Is GUM a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GUM mean?

  1. noun

    a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing

  2. noun

    the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth

  3. noun

    any of various substances (soluble in water) that exude from certain plants; they are gelatinous when moist but harden on drying

  4. noun

    cement consisting of a sticky substance that is used as an adhesive

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

6

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

3

Letters

G (2) + 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 GUM

Single letters that turn GUM 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 GUM

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from GUM

The 3 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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