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Is MUM a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MUM mean?

  1. adjective

    failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to

    “the witness remained silent”

  2. noun

    of China

  3. noun

    informal terms for a mother

  4. noun

    secrecy

    “mum's the word”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

7

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

3

Letters

M (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 MUM

Single letters that turn MUM 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 hooks4

Anagrams of MUM

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from MUM

The 4 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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