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Is PHLEGMS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PHLEGMS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PHLEGMS mean?

Phlegms is a form of PHLEGM.

  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

15

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

7

Letters

P (3) + H (4) + L (1) + E (1) + G (2) + M (3) + S (1) = 15 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 PHLEGMS

PHLEGMS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from PHLEGMS

The 47 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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