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Is PHLEGM a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PHLEGM is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PHLEGM mean?

  1. noun

    apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions

  2. noun

    expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness

  3. noun

    inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy

    “the general appearance of sluggishness alarmed his friends”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

6

Letters

P (3) + H (4) + L (1) + E (1) + G (2) + M (3) = 14 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 PHLEGM

Single letters that turn PHLEGM 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 PHLEGM

The 21 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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